Chicken Spanish Rice
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Makes:
4
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
This flavorful rice uses canned tomatoes and chicken with fresh onion, green pepper, and celery. Chili powder and black pepper make it a perky main dish.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)
- 1/3 cup celery (sliced)
- 1/2 cup rice (uncooked)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 can tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken (canned)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cook onion, green pepper, celery, and rice in vegetable oil at medium heat in a large saucepan until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Drain tomatoes and save the liquid.
- Chop tomatoes into small pieces.
- Add tomatoes, liquid, chicken, water, chili powder, and pepper to rice mixture.
- Bring to a boil and stir. Cover and cook on low heat. Cook until rice is tender (about 25 minutes).
Notes
Learn more about:
Healthy Eating in Indian Country: Exercise
USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
