Chicken Chalupas
Smoky Rice
Ingredients
- 1 (16.3-oz) can refrigerated flaky layers biscuits
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 (1.0-oz) envelope taco seasoning mix
- ¼ cup water
- 1 (8-oz) carton sour cream
- 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded colby-Jack cheese
- ½ (16-oz) container refrigerated salsa
Instructions
- Flatten biscuits into 6-inch rounds with your hands. Pour vegetable oil to a depth of ½-inch in a large skillet; heat over medium heat.
- Fry biscuits, in hot oil, in batches, 2 minutes per side or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
- Melt butter in a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook 5 minutes or until browned. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until very thick.
- Spread sour cream over fried biscuits. Top with chicken mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Serve with salsa.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic salt
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions. Stir in cumin and garlic salt.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 8 | 6 | |
| Calories |
520
|
186
|
706
|
| Fat (g) | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Protein (g) | 30 | 4 | 34 |
| Carb (g) | 31 | 40 | 71 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1065 | 329 | 1394 |
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