Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tbsp butter
1-3/4 cups salsa
1 envelope (5.4 oz) mexican-style rice and pasta mix
1 can (2-1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions:

In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Stir in the salsa, rice mix, olives and lime juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until rice is tender.
Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream, avocado and tomato. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	390.03 Kcal (1633 kJ)
Calories from fat	206.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.98g	35%
Cholesterol	99.47mg	33%
Sodium	1319.04mg	55%
Potassium	1006.74mg	21%
Total Carbs	20.99g	7%
Sugars	6.27g	25%
Dietary Fiber	6.38g	26%
Protein	30.72g	61%
Vitamin C	14.1mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	169.3mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	108.85 Kcal (456 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.41g	35%
Cholesterol	27.76mg	33%
Sodium	368.13mg	55%
Potassium	280.97mg	21%
Total Carbs	5.86g	7%
Sugars	1.75g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	26%
Protein	8.57g	61%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	23%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	47.2mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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