Pepper Jack Chicken and Rice Skillet
INGREDIENTS
- 4 (4 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1-1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 tsp. paprika (preferably smoked)
- 2 tsp. canola oil or unsalted butter
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 4 slices Sargento® Sliced Reduced Sodium Pepper Jack Cheese, diagonally halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Pound chicken between plastic wrap to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle coriander and paprika over chicken. Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, seasoned sides down. Cook 4 minutes per side or just until chicken is cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.
- 2
Add rice to same skillet; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir tomato and onions into rice. Place chicken and any juices from plate over rice; top with cheese. Cover; simmer over low heat until liquid is absorbed and cheese has melted, about 4 minutes.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 4
HELPFUL HINTS
- Chicken broth brands vary in sodium content. For nutrition information we used Pacific or Trader Joe's
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1175
Total Fat 35.7g
Saturated Fat 14.9g
Trans Fat 13.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 131mg
Sodium 571mg
Carbohydrates 156g
Protein 57g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Vitamin A 188%
Vitamin C 36%
Calcium 595%
Iron 10%
