SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE

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With brown rice, whole grains, tomatoes and corn, this super-fast meal is such a tasty way to get your family to eat more fiber...they won't even realize it's good for them! -Penny Hawkins, Mebane, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve Santa Fe whole grain rice medley
2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips, cut into chunks
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Heat rice according to package directions. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine chicken and tomatoes; stir in rice. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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