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Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice recipe is a Spanish Dinner meal that takes 35 minutes to make. If you enjoy Spanish for Dinner, you will like Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice!

Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice

Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice Recipe
Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice

Delicious! I just threw this together last minute and it reminded me of a Cuban dish I had in Navarre, Florida while visiting a friend! I used up ingredients I had on hand since I couldn't get out to the store because of the snow and for creating this dish from scratch, it was a huge hit with my DH and picky daughter.

What Course Is Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice?

Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice is for Dinner.


How Long Does Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice Recipe Take To Prepare?

Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice takes 20 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice Recipe Take To Cook?

Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice takes 35 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice Recipe Make?

Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice makes 6 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice Recipe?

The ingredients for Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice are:

~Cuban Chicken~

*2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
*1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
*2 cloves minced garlic
*1 15.5 oz can Mexican style seasoned chili beans
*1 12 oz can low-sodium/no salt added corn kernels, drained, or 1.5 cups frozen kernels
*6 large green onions (scallions), sliced (tops and bottoms)
*2 tbsp ground cumin
*2 tbsp dried or fresh chopped cilantro leaves

~Spanish Rice~

*2 cups instant brown or white rice
*1 14.5 oz can low-sodium stewed tomatoes, pureed to a liquid
*1 tbsp ground cumin
*1 tbsp cilantro leaves
*2 tsp onion powder


How Do I Make Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice?

Here is how you make Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice:

~Cuban Chicken Instructions~In large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil.Add chicken, garlic, and scallions. Sautee about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink inside and slightly browned. Add drained corn kernels, Mexican chili beans (do not drain!), cumin and cilantro. Stir well. Simmer about 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until hot.~Spanish Rice~While chicken is cooking, in a medium saucepan, bring pureed stewed tomatoes, ground cumin, cilantro, and onion powder to a boil.Add rice, stir well. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for about 5-8 minutes until all liquid is absorbed, then fluff with a fork. **If rice is still slightly hard, you may add a small amount of water (1/4 cup) and reheat on medium heat for about 3 minutes to allow water to be absorbed and rice to become softer.Serve Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice and enjoy! You may garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream if desired, but this will add to the calorie/fat count.Makes 6 equal servings.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user .


What's The Nutritional Info For Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice?

The nutritional information for Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 305.9
  • Total Fat: 5.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 45.6 mg
  • Sodium: 433.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
  • Protein: 26.1 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice?

Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice is Spanish cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Cuban Chicken over Spanish Rice is Low Fat


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