Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
  • 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 small (1/2 cup) green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Method

  • Place chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper in large resealable plastic food bag; add chicken.
  • Tightly seal bag.
  • Turn bag several times to season chicken.
  • Melt butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; add seasoned chicken strips.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Stir in rice and onion.
  • Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Stir in water and tomatoes.
  • Continue cooking 4-6 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover; cook 18-22 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove skillet from heat.
  • Stir in green pepper; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover; let stand 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.