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Tex Mex Rice and Beans

By Linda Larsen, About.com

If you like your food really spicy, add a small drained can of chopped green chilies along with the tomatoes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. chicken tenders
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 8 oz. pkg. rice and bean mix
  • 14 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 oz. can tomato sauce

Preparation:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken tenders and onion, cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add rice and bean mix, tomatoes and green chilies, water, and tomato sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil. Cover skillet, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, until rice and beans are tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serves 4
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