Name: VELVEETA® Tex-Mex Chicken & Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. oil; 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.); 1 can (15.5 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 2 cups instant white rice, uncooked; 1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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25 Min(s)

25 Min(s) Prep

This VELVEETA Tex-Mex Chicken & Rice serves four in just 25 minutes. Good thing it's such a cinch to make—you'll likely be asked for it again!

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4 servings

Original recipe yields 4 servings

1 Tbsp. oil

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)

1 can (15.5 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

1/4 tsp. black pepper

2 cups instant white rice, uncooked

1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Let's Make It

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.

Add beans, broth, salsa and pepper to skillet; stir. Bring to boil.

Stir in rice and VELVEETA; top with chicken. Cover; cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Variation

Omit oil. Spray skillet with cooking spray before adding the chicken.

Tip 2

Substitute

Substitute 1 chicken bouillon cube or packet and 1-1/2 cups water for the canned chicken broth.

Nutrition

Calories

540

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g

17%

Saturated Fat 5g

25%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 85mg

28%

Sodium 1150mg

50%

Total Carbohydrates 64g

23%

Dietary Fiber 8g

29%

Sugars 5g

10%

Protein 41g

82%

Vitamin A

15%

Vitamin C

Calcium

30%

Iron

30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

4 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.