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Fiesta Chicken from Uncle Ben's®

By: Uncle Ben's® 
"Begin with Uncle Ben's® Rice and spice things up. With fiesta chicken, you'll get that south of the border flavor of chilies and cilantro, complimented by healthy, hearty, whole grain brown rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3/4 cup salsa (mild)
  • 3/4 cup red pepper, diced
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cups UNCLE BEN'S® Fast & Natural™ Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice
  • 6 chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup corn kernels, frozen or canned

Directions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips.
  2. Spray a 10-inch skillet with a nonstick spray and heat over a medium heat until hot. Add the chicken and red pepper, cook until chicken is browned and fully cooked.
  3. Add the onion, cook for 30 seconds. Add the water, rice, chili powder, corn and salsa; simmer for 10 minutes until rice is done.
  4. Serve chicken over the rice with chopped cilantro.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 284 | Total Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 73mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2011 by Amanda   view full review
As I was making this recipe I felt that it was missing something. I used chicken broth instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by ladytwinboys   view full review
I make this meal a couple times a month. Our family loves it. I add a can of mild enchilada...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by jules   view full review
I am only giving this 4 stars because I made a few modifications based on other reviews...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by christiana23   view full review
I used some hot rotel instead of salsa, and of course... black beans! ate it along with some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by sara   view full review
I also added chicken broth instead of water for more flavor. Along with the corn I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by Coletta   view full review
Along with using chicken broth instead of water I also used medium salsa instead of mild to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2011 by dmsoh   view full review
Bland. I did the recipe just and directed. It was a bit dry and lacking in flavor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by KathieDawn   view full review
I made this for my husband for supper. Did not have instant rice, so cooked regular rice in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by lindsey miller   view full review
Awesome dish! Easy to make too!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2012 by kellieann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was pretty good. I cut way down on the rice, and added garlic. Still seemed like it...

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