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Chicken and Spanish Rice

A delicious one-pot meal the whole family will love.

Recipe Source: Stay Young At Heart

Prep time	Cook time	Yields	Serving Size
15 minutes	30 minutes	5 servings	1½ C

Ingredients

1 C chopped onion

¾ C green bell pepper, rinsed, seeded, and cubed

2 tsp vegetable oil

1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce (see tip below)

1 tsp chopped parsley

½ tsp ground black pepper

1¼ tsp minced garlic

5 C cooked brown rice (cooked in unsalted water)

3½ C cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced

calories	428
Total fat	8 g
Saturated fat	2 g
Cholesterol	80 mg
Sodium	341 mg
Total fiber	8 g
Protein	35 g
Carbohydrates	52 g
Potassium	545 mg
Calcium	50 mg
Magnesium	122 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

1	In a large skillet, sauté the onion and green pepper in oil for 5 minutes on medium heat.

2	Add tomato sauce and spices. Heat through.

3	Add cooked rice and chicken. Heat through, and serve.

Tip: To reduce sodium, use one 4-oz can of low-sodium tomato sauce and one 4-oz can of regular tomato sauce. New sodium content for each serving is 215 mg.

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