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Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice

Name: Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, diced; 1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Yellow Rice; 1.25 cups water; 0.5 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce; 0.5 cup sweet corn; 0.5 cup reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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We always love digging into a pan of enchiladas but have not always had time to make them. So we took all the things we love about enchiladas to make a quick and easy meal that is sure to cure the craving.

Recipe by Cookingnut

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, diced
1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Yellow Rice
1 ¼ cups water
½ (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce
½ cup sweet corn
½ cup reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked, about 5 minutes.
Stir in Knorr® Fiesta SidesTM- Mexican Rice, water, and enchilada sauce. Add corn, beans, and tomato. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. In the last minute of cooking, add the cilantro.
Top with Cheddar cheese and serve.

Cook's Note:

You can also serve this with sour cream, jalapenos, and/or guacamole.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

453	Calories
12g	Fat
44g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 453
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 81mg	27%
Sodium 792mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 14mg	71%
Calcium 149mg	11%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 749mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.