Southwestern Chicken and Rice

Name: Southwestern Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 10M
Total time: 45M
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.), cut into ¾” pieces; ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup); ½ medium green and/or red bell pepper, chopped (about ½ cup); 2 tbsp. GOYA® Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp. chili powder; 1 tbsp. Minced Garlic; 1 tsp. paprika; ½ tsp. hot pepper flakes; 1 box GOYA® Yellow Rice; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

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For a one-skillet meal loaded with zesty, south-of-the-boarder flavor, this Southwestern Chicken and Rice recipe delivers! Tender chicken breasts, bell peppers and onions are cooked with full-flavored GOYA® Yellow Rice, smoky chili powder, paprika and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. With Southwestern Chicken and Rice, you can count on a quick and easy dinner for the whole family!

Total Time

45m

Prep Time:10m

Yields:4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 tbsp.

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.), cut into ¾” pieces

medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup)

medium green and/or red bell pepper, chopped (about ½ cup)

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Lemon Juice

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1 tbsp.

chili powder

1 tbsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic, or 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

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1 tsp.

paprika

½ tsp.

hot pepper flakes

1 box
(7 oz.)

GOYA® Yellow Rice

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1 tbsp.

chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

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Step 1

Heat oil in 12” skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces. Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes; transfer chicken to plate.

Step 2

Add onions and peppers to same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir lemon juice, chili powder, garlic, paprika and hot pepper flakes into skillet. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Return chicken to skillet.

Step 3

Add contents of yellow rice mix and 2 cups water to skillet; stir to combine. Bring water to boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through, rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.

Step 4

Remove skillet from heat; stir in cilantro. Serve warm.

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Southwestern Chicken and Rice

Prep Time: 10m

Total time: 45m

Yields: 4 Servings

For a one-skillet meal loaded with zesty, south-of-the-boarder flavor, this Southwestern Chicken and Rice recipe delivers! Tender chicken breasts, bell peppers and onions are cooked with full-flavored GOYA® <a title="Yellow Rice" href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/yellow-rice/" data-id="7783">Yellow Rice</a>, smoky chili powder, paprika and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. With Southwestern Chicken and Rice, you can count on a quick and easy dinner for the whole family!