Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice. Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
6 chicken breast halves
2 tsp cooking oil
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (don'tsp drain)
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 (10 oz) can mild rotel (don'tsp drain)
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
3 cups instant rice
3 cups water

Directions:

Mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Sprinkle over chicken halves.
Oil large skillet, place over medium heat until hot. Add chicken and cook until brown - about two minutes or so per side.
Add diced tomatoes, green onions and Rotel to skillet. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer until chicken is tender - about 20 minutes or so.
In seperate pot, combine rice and wter according to instructions on package.
Remove chicken from skillet.
Combine cornstarch and water, stirring well. Once cornstarch is completely dissolved, add to mixture in skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened - about one minute.
Put rice on plate, lay chicken half on rice, ladle tomato mixture over chicken. Serve with a salad and sweet tea.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	245.88 Kcal (1029 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.48g	7%
Cholesterol	6.15mg	2%
Sodium	96.58mg	4%
Potassium	79.27mg	2%
Total Carbs	43.85g	15%
Sugars	0.53g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.51g	6%
Protein	6.41g	13%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	3.3mg	18%
Calcium	32.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	120.19 Kcal (503 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.19g	7%
Cholesterol	3.01mg	2%
Sodium	47.21mg	4%
Potassium	38.75mg	2%
Total Carbs	21.44g	15%
Sugars	0.26g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	6%
Protein	3.13g	13%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	3%
Iron	1.6mg	18%
Calcium	15.9mg	3%

* 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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