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Mexican Chicken, Cheese and Rice
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Mexican Chicken, Cheese and Rice

55 minVoor 6Nutri-Score C€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

6 personen
  • vegetable oilVoorraadkast30 ml
  • long grain rice (rinsed and drained)Granen400 g
  • tomato sauceVoorraadkast450 g
  • garlic powderKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • onion powderKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • cuminKruiden en specerijen2 g
  • chicken bouillon powderVoorraadkast8 g
  • waterOverig960 ml
  • butter (divided)Zuivel45 g
  • chicken breast (sliced)Vlees600 g
  • saltKruiden en specerijen4 g
  • black pepperKruiden en specerijen2 g
  • cilantro (chopped)Groente en fruit15 g
  • cheddar cheese (cubed)Zuivel450 g
  • milkZuivel120 ml

per portie

Voedingswaarden

538kcal

Koolhydraten
57 g
Eiwitten
29 g
Vetten
22 g
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wat je gebruikt

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  • Koekenpan
  • Steelpan
  • Kookplaat

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Bereiding

  1. Toast the rice

    • Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add the long grain rice and cook, stirring, until golden brown.
    Stap 1
  2. Add tomato sauce and seasonings

    • Pour in the tomato sauce and cook for a couple of minutes, watching closely so it doesn't burn.
    • Season with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and chicken bouillon.
    Stap 2
  3. Simmer the rice

    • Add the water and stir well.
    • Cover and cook on medium heat, stirring halfway through.
    • Turn off the heat and let it sit covered.
    Stap 3
  4. Cook the chicken

    • Melt some butter in a skillet.
    • Add the sliced chicken breast and season with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper and cilantro.
    • Cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
    Stap 4
  5. Make the cheese sauce

    • Melt the remaining butter with the milk over low heat.
    • Add the cubed cheese and stir constantly until smooth and melted.
    Stap 5
  6. Assemble and serve

    • Spoon the rice onto plates, top with the chicken and pour over the cheese sauce.
    Stap 6