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Southwest Chicken and Rice

by John Herrell on 26. September 2011 12:01

Serves 4-6
Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp seeded jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 10-oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs (or breasts), 4-6 pieces
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt (I substitute out the salt and add cayenne pepper)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • can of black beans
  • 1 avocado, diced (optional)
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)


Directions

  1. In a large pot, saute the onion, jalapenos, and bell peppers until tender.
  2. Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  3. Add the rice and corn to the pot and mix well.
  4. Season chicken with cumin, salt and pepper on both sides.
  5. Place chicken inside the pot until it is covered in liquid. Cover pot and simmer for 10-15 minutes on each side until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Uncover and let liquid evaporate. Remove from heat.
  7. Add in the can of black beans and mix it up.
  8. Top the chicken with cheese and avocado and place on top of rice and vegetables.

 

Saute the onion, jalapenos, and bell peppers

 

Step 5: Cooking it all up

 

Delivery and presentation:

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What can I say? I am a geek and more. I write software for a living, can't get too much geekier I guess.  I love to be a geek but I am also somewhat of a greaser. I love cars, trucks, and motorcycles, chassis fabrication, bodywork, and painting.

Some folks don't think the combination of geek, mechanically inclined, and artistically inclined blend well together, but that is who I am. If I was wired any differently, I wouldn't think the way I do, and be able to perform the type of work I do day-to-day. If I am not at work, I am either working out or working on something automotive or motorcycle related.

This blog does not focus any any particular aspect of my life.  You never know what I'll post, but I will try to keep it interesting.more to come later...

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