Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Fiesta Chicken

Ingredients:
* Non-stick cooking spray
* 2 4-oz. skinless, boneless chicken breasts
* 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
* 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
* 1 lime
* 1 10-oz. can low-sodium diced tomatoes with green chilies
* 2 Tbsp. shredded low-fat Mexican blend cheese
* 1 cup cooked brown rice

* 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

1. Coat a large ovenproof skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
2. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with garlic powder and 1/2 tsp. cumin.
3. Cook for 6 minutes on each side until done. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
4. Cut lime in half and squeeze evenly over chicken.
5. Add remaining 1/4 tsp. cumin and canned tomatoes to pan and cook for 1 minute.
6. Set rack 3 to 4" from heat source and preheat oven broiler.
7. Return chicken to pan. Spoon tomato mixture over chicken, sprinkle with cheese, and place under broiler for 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
8. Place 1/2 cup of rice on each play. Top each with chicken breast & garnish with fresh cilantro.

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