Taco Rice

Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on October 3, 2018.

Taco Rice

Ingredients:

Taco Rice

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup canned corn
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa
  • 1 1/4 cups white rice, rinsed and drained
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, Chinese parsley, sliced avocado, chopped green onions, sour cream

Directions:

  1. Spray bottom of 6-quart multi-cooker pot with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and chicken.
  3. Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning.
  4. Then add black beans, corn, salsa, rice and remaining 1 cup chicken broth.
  5. Be sure the rice is fully submerged in the liquid.
  6. Secure lid and close sealing valve.
  7. Adjust manual setting to high pressure for 8 minutes.
  8. Allow pressure to naturally release for 12 minutes, then turn to quick release following manufacturer's instructions.
  9. When depressurized, turn off, remove lid, and gently fluff rice with a fork.
  10. Do not stir.
  11. Place lid back on for 5 more minutes to allow rice to rest.
  12. Remove and shred chicken breasts.
  13. Add a scoop of rice mixture to a bowl.
  14. Top with some chicken and other toppings.
  15. Serve with tortillas, if desired.

Serves 6.

Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (without optional toppings):
390 calories, 4.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 55 mg cholesterol, 1150 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 26 g protein

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