Mexican Cheddar Chicken

Cook: 17 min Cuisine: Mexican

A flavorful Mexican-inspired chicken and rice dish featuring tender chicken, cheesy topping, chunky salsa, and tomatoes, perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 3 c. cooked long grain rice
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 (8 oz.) jar chunky salsa
  • 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken in skillet in hot oil 4 to 5 minutes or until browned.
  2. Stir in cooked rice, chopped tomatoes, and chunky salsa.
  3. Reduce heat to low and cover.
  4. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  6. Continue cooking about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

444 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 34.6g 44% DV
Carbs 21.8g 8% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 437mg 19% DV
Potassium 219.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 37.5mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 104.3mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 6.9mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 185.3mg 14% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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