Kaster's Chat and Chew

"We talk a lot, we eat a lot, we even drink and belch a lot....we're a crazy pair, yah, we're cousins" (-theme song to The Patty Duke Show_....Ok, that isn't how the song goes but then again, we have never marched to the beat of the same drummer. Anyway, here are some of our latest or favorite dishes. Eat up!

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Southwestern Chicken Skillet


I kind of made this up with a little help and Sam says its a keeper.

1 Tbsp oil
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lbs)
1 14 1/2oz can of Del Monte Diced tomatoes with zesty mild green chilies
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen corn
1 pkg McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix (1.5 oz)
2 Cups Minute brown rice, uncooked ( I actually used Uncle Ben's 14 oz box today)
1/4 cup of shredded Cheese (I use 4 cheese Taco mixture)

Heat old in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken: cover. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until cooked throught. (170 dergees F)

Remove chicken from skillet: set aside. Add 2 cups of water, can of tomatoes with chilies, and corn to skillet: mix well. Bring to a boil.

Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 minutes. Top rice mixture with the chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; simmer an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

**If you use reduced fat cheese this dinner is low in both calories and fat. Ofcourse I add some reduced fat sour cream for fun...so that adds a little bit back in.