Salsa Chicken Over Rice - 2/13/05

Salsa Chicken Over Rice

Make this salsa chicken dinner in under 30 minutes. All you need to add is a steamed or fresh vegetable to enjoy on the side.

2 cups cooked white rice, held warm
1 Tbs vegetable oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
1 (16-oz.) jar Ortega® Salsa Prima Homestyle Mild
1/2 cup 4 cheese Mexican blend, divided

Garnish suggestions
sour cream
chopped fresh cilantro

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in salsa; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serve over rice. Garnish as desired.

Servings: 4
Preparation time: 12 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 366.90
Calories From Fat (27%) 100.67
% Daily Value
Total Fat 11.41g 18%
Saturated Fat 4.49g 22%
Cholesterol 84.56mg 28%
Sodium 744.51mg 31%
Potassium 716.00mg 20%
Carbohydrates 31.33g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.75g 15%
Sugar 8.27g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 27.57g
Protein 34.41g 69%

Source: Nestlé