Salsafied Chicken and Rice

Name: Salsafied Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa; 2 cups instant rice; 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

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A delicious combination of chicken, salsa, and rice to spice up any night at your dinner table.

Recipe by Jamey Corrin

Updated on January 11, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
2 cups instant rice
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until cooked through and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add broth and salsa and bring to a boil; turn off the heat and stir in instant rice. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the mixture.
Cover the skillet and let it sit until rice is tender, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

586	Calories
24g	Fat
44g	Carbs
45g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 586
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 13g	65%
Cholesterol 128mg	43%
Sodium 1347mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 45g
Vitamin C 3mg	13%
Calcium 448mg	34%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 526mg	11%

* 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.