Southwestern Fried Rice

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the chicken, corn, green pepper and onion in oil until chicken juices run clear. Stir in the broth, salsa, chili powder and cayenne; bring to a boil. Add 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 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 278 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 446 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein.