Mexican Zucchini And Chicken Over Rice Food

MEXICAN ZUCCHINI AND CHICKEN OVER RICE

Steps:

• Bring first four ingredients to a boil in saucepan. Cover and simmer 45-50 minutes.
• Cut chicken into bite size chunks, shake in plastic bag with the rice flour, cumin, chili powder, Italian seasoning and salt.
• I use Pam type spray or several teaspoons olive oil to saute onions and peppers, cook till onions translucent, add garlic. cook a minute or so. Add zucchini and cover, toss frequently to start the zucchini cooking. Let cool -- then add salsa. Mix together, cover and let simmer.
• In another frypan, heat a few teaspoons olive oil or Pam type spray. Brown chicken cubes that you shook with seasoning and flour.
• Add chicken chunks to the veggies, simmer until rice is done.
• Serve over rice.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Toss the chicken cubes with taco seasoning.
• In a heavy skillet with a tight fitting lid, heat the oil and add the chicken and cook, stirring, until it changes color.
• Stir in rice and stir to mix.
• Add salsa and water.
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cover and allow to cook about 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to stand about 5 minutes before serving.
• If you like, you may sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

MEXICAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN THIGH AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Combine salt, granulated garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
• Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Sprinkle seasoning mix evenly over both sides of chicken thighs.
• Combine butter and olive oil in a deep-sided, 11-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook until butter is melted and foamy. Swirl the butter and oil together and place chicken thighs in the skillet in a single layer. Cook until just brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan with tongs and set aside. Keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium and add onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the onion starts to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rice and chili powder; cook and stir until rice begins to pick up some color, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in drained tomatoes and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add reserved tomato liquid, chicken broth, and water; bring to a boil. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
• Place browned chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture; do not submerge. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
• Remove cover, increase heat to medium, and gently stir in thawed peas. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve warm.

CHICKEN AND RICE WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with chipotle pepper; cook in 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.
• Meanwhile, blend remaining dressing, red peppers, 1/2 cup onions and jalapeño pepper in blender until smooth.
• Move chicken pieces to edge of skillet. Add pepper purée; bring to boil. Stir in 1/2 cup olives, bacon and remaining onions; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
• Add zucchini and tomatoes; cook, covered, 5 min. or until vegetables are heated through. Stir in rice, remaining olives and onions.

SPANISH RICE WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a 2-quart flameproof casserole or saucepan heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and add onion and garlic. Reduce heat to moderately low and cook onion mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes, or until softened. Increase heat to moderate and add rice. Cook rice, stirring, 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil, covered.
• Bake rice, covered, in middle of oven about 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in zucchini and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

GRILLED CHICKEN & VEGGIES OVER RICE

Steps:

• Blend Spread with Italian seasoning in small bowl.
• Brush chicken and vegetables with seasoning mixture.
• Grill or broil chicken and vegetables, turning occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender. Serve chicken and vegetables with hot Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Cheddar Broccoli.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the chicken green pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the corn, broth, salsa, salt, chili powder if desired and pepper; bring to a boil., Stir in the rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.