Mexican Rice With Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 garlic clove, crushed
2 onions, chopped
1 lb skinless chicken breast, diced
2 cups water
1 (15 oz) can whole canned tomatoes, chopped
5 1/2 oz uncooked long grain rice
1/2 tsp turmeric
chili powder
1/2 medium red pepper, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, sliced
2/3 cup frozen peas

Directions:

Spray a large non-stick frying pan with cooking spray, heat and then brown the garlic, onions and chicken.
Add the water, tomatoes, rice, turmeric and chili powder.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the peppers and celery and simmer 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
Add the peas and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until the rice and peas are tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	315.39 Kcal (1320 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.61g	7%
Cholesterol	66.89mg	22%
Sodium	418.47mg	17%
Potassium	642.25mg	14%
Total Carbs	41.05g	14%
Sugars	5.16g	21%
Dietary Fiber	4.84g	19%
Protein	28.1g	56%
Vitamin C	40.2mg	67%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	54.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	79.09 Kcal (331 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.15g	7%
Cholesterol	16.77mg	22%
Sodium	104.94mg	17%
Potassium	161.05mg	14%
Total Carbs	10.29g	14%
Sugars	1.29g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	19%
Protein	7.05g	56%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	67%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	13.7mg	5%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.9

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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