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Low Fat Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

Low Fat Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

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Low Fat Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Casserole

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Nutrition

2546

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 package chicken rice-vermicelli mix
14 oz can chicken broth
2 cup water
2 cup chopped, cooked chicken
1 cup chopped, seeded tomato
3 tbsp canned, diced green chile pepper, drained
1-1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in rice and vermicelli mix (including seasoning package); cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes (liquid will not be fully absorbed).
Transfer the rice mixture to a large bowl. Stir in chicken, tomato, chile peppers, chili powder, basil, cumin and black pepper. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish.
Bake, covered, in a 425 degree oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2546.47 Kcal (10662 kJ)
Calories from fat	1441.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	160.17g	246%
Cholesterol	461.25mg	154%
Sodium	4877.24mg	203%
Potassium	2681.67mg	57%
Total Carbs	88.09g	29%
Sugars	12.32g	49%
Dietary Fiber	7.23g	29%
Protein	188.51g	377%
Vitamin C	33mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	11.4mg	63%
Calcium	675mg	68%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	150.94 Kcal (632 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.49g	246%
Cholesterol	27.34mg	154%
Sodium	289.09mg	203%
Potassium	158.95mg	57%
Total Carbs	5.22g	29%
Sugars	0.73g	49%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	29%
Protein	11.17g	377%
Vitamin C	2mg	55%
Iron	0.7mg	63%
Calcium	40mg	68%

* 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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