Cheesy Southwest Chicken
Bell Pepper and Onion Rice
Wine Recommendation
Sutter Home Chardonnay
Ingredients
- ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¾ tsp paprika, divided
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt, divided
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp all purpose flour
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with ½ tsp paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and ⅛ tsp salt. Cook chicken in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 5 minutes per side or until done.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook until it starts to bubble around the edge.
- Slowly whisk in milk; cook until thoroughly heated. (Do not boil.) Slowly add cheese, stirring with a whisk until each addition melts. Whisk in ¼ tsp paprika and ⅛ tsp salt. Serve sauce over chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (3.5-oz) pouch boil in bag brown rice
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook bell pepper and onion in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until browned.
- Stir together rice, vegetable mixture, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
429
|
199
|
628
|
| Fat (g) | 24 | 2 | 26 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Protein (g) | 43 | 5 | 48 |
| Carb (g) | 8 | 42 | 50 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 711 | 149 | 860 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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