Quick Chicken and Corn Risotto
Romaine Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Wine Recommendation
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen fire-roasted corn, pepper, and onion blend
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp salt-free Southwest seasoning (or use fajita seasoning)
- 3 oz jalapeño cream cheese spread (about ⅓ cup)
- 3 (8.8-oz) pouches microwavable brown rice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved (see Note)
- ½ cup roasted, salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds; optional)
Instructions
- Cook corn blend in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from skillet.
- Add chicken, broth, and seasoning to skillet; stir and bring to a boil. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Meanwhile, microwave rice according to package directions. Add corn blend, rice, salt, and pepper to skillet; simmer 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring often. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes, and, if desired, sprinkle with pepitas.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 (9-oz) pkg chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
Side Dish Instructions
- Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Add lettuce and onion; toss.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
416
|
50
|
466
|
| Fat (g) | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 28 | 1 | 29 |
| Carb (g) | 53 | 2 | 55 |
| Fiber (g) | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 534 | 100 | 634 |
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