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Mexican Rice with Chicken

This easy Mexican rice with chicken is a flavorful, easy side dish with bold spices that pairs well with tacos, chicken or weeknight meals.
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Recipe by: Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD
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South of the Border Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes with chili seasonings undrained
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed

Instructions

  • Bring chicken broth, rice and cumin to a boil in a pot. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
  • Stir in chicken, tomatoes and corn. Cook additional 2-3 minutes, or until liquid from tomatoes is absorbed and ingredients are heated.
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