One Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp butter
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into 1-2-inch pieces
1/2 medium yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 cup mild enchilada sauce
2 cups chicken stock
1 tbsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes ( more if you like hotter foods)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
sour cream (optional)
chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions:

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onions, garlic and chicken. Stir occasionally. Cook for 4-5 minutes until chicken cooked almost all the way through.
Add rice and toast for 3-4 minutes.
Add chicken stock, enchilada sauce, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt.
Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cover with a tight fitting lid.
Cook, covered, 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat.
Spread cheese over the top, replace cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro when serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	641.08 Kcal (2684 kJ)
Calories from fat	282.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.4g	48%
Cholesterol	133.33mg	44%
Sodium	979.07mg	41%
Potassium	554.09mg	12%
Total Carbs	54.15g	18%
Sugars	3.3g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	6%
Protein	35.97g	72%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	324.5mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.74 Kcal (757 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.85g	48%
Cholesterol	37.59mg	44%
Sodium	276.04mg	41%
Potassium	156.22mg	12%
Total Carbs	15.27g	18%
Sugars	0.93g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.4g	6%
Protein	10.14g	72%
Vitamin C	1mg	6%
Iron	1mg	20%
Calcium	91.5mg	32%

* 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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