Quick Mexican Chicken

16 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice, cooked according to packet directions
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 red pepper, finely chopped
  • 12 green pepper, finely chopped
  • 6 button mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
  • 14 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 -3 spring onions, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook the rice according to the directions on the packet.
  2. 2
    In a large, deep frying pan, saute the peppers for a couple minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the mushrooms and saute a couple more.
  4. 4
    Add in the corn, tomatoes, water, tomato paste and sugar.
  5. 5
    Stir to mix and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until a thicker sauce develops.
  6. 6
    Add the chicken and spices.
  7. 7
    Let cook another couple minutes until the chicken is warmed through.
  8. 8
    Serve over rice, topping with grated cheddar cheese and the spring onions, if desired.

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