Border Chicken

11 ingredients
30 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 1- to 1 1/2-ounce package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided use
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon red hot-pepper sauce
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded
  • 3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, stir together the tomatoes with liquid, lime juice, taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon sugar, oregano, and hot-pepper sauce.
  2. 2
    Put the chicken in a Dutch oven.
  3. 3
    Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken.
  4. 4
    Bring to a boil over high heat.
  5. 5
    Stir.
  6. 6
    Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7
    For a slightly thicker sauce, remove the cover after about 10 minutes.
  8. 8
    Meanwhile, prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine and adding the turmeric.
  9. 9
    When the chicken is done, stir in the oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
  10. 10
    Spoon the rice onto the center of a platter.
  11. 11
    Arrange the chicken around the edge.
  12. 12
    Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  13. 13
    Sprinkle with the cilantro.
  14. 14
    (Per Serving)
  15. 15
    Calories: 261
  16. 16
    Total Fat: 5.5g
  17. 17
    Saturated: 1.0g
  18. 18
    Trans: 0.0g
  19. 19
    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
  20. 20
    Monounsaturated: 3.0g
  21. 21
    Cholesterol: 66mg
  22. 22
    Sodium: 390mg
  23. 23
    Carbohydrates: 23g
  24. 24
    Fiber: 3g
  25. 25
    Sugars: 5g
  26. 26
    Protein: 29g
  27. 27
    Dietary Exchanges
  28. 28
    1 Carbohydrate
  29. 29
    1 Vegetable
  30. 30
    3 Lean Meat

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