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Chicken and Rice Mexicana

6 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 2½ pound frying chicken, cut up
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • ¾ cup sliced green onions
  • ½ cup chopped green pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into eighths
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Make it step by step

  1. Season chicken with half of salt and black pepper.
  2. Melt butter in large skillet; add chicken and cook over medium heat, turning to brown on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add onions, green pepper and parsley to skillet; cook until onions are tender.
  4. Add rice, tomatoes, chili powder, remaining salt, pepper and broth. Bring to a boil; stir well.
  5. Place chicken pieces on top. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender and liquid is absorbed.

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