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Spanish Chicken

Name: Spanish Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup picante sauce; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

4 servings

I'm always on the lookout for good, fast recipes. This one is easy to cook and serve. I've found that even children like eating chicken this way.—Mrs. Robert Trygg, Duluth, Minnesota

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Ingredients

16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup picante sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions

In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, water, rice, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; top with chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender.
Uncover; spoon picante sauce over chicken and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with olives.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 431 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 969mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.

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