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Fiesta Chicken

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Fiesta ChickenUncle Ben's

The south-of-the-border flavor bursts out of this dish and onto your family's Favorite Dinner list. Let the fiesta begin!

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

Ingredients

Non-stick cooking spray
5 cups water
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup salsa, mild
3/4 cup red pepper, diced
1 cup onion, chopped
3 cups UNCLE BEN'S® Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice
3 whole chicken breasts
1 cup corn kernels, frozen or canned

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips.

    Step 2

    Spray a wide bottom sauce pot or 12-14 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.

    Step 3

    Remove from pan, set aside and keep warm.

    Step 4

    In same pan add the onion, cook for 30 seconds. Add the water, rice, chili powder, corn and salsa; simmer for 10 minutes or until rice is done.

    Step 5

    Serve chicken and peppers over the rice with chopped cilantro.

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