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Chicken Mexicana
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is a recipe that I've had for years. I'm not even sure now where I got it. It's fairly quick to put together and makes for a very satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1 cup picante sauce
4 ounces cheese spread, diced
2 -3 cups rice, cooked (hot)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions:
1. Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt.
2. Heat butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken.
3. Add onion and green pepper around edges of chicken. Cook 5 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear.
4. Place rice on serving platter. Remove chicken from skillet and place over rice; keep warm.
5. Add picante sauce and cheese to skillet. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is hot.
6. Pour over chicken and rice; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with additional picante sauce.
By RecipeOfHealth.com