Mexican Fried Rice

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon garlic-flavor olive oil or olive oil
  • 1 lb. fresh chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (15-oz.) can Progresso™ Black Beans, drained
  • 1 (11-oz.) can whole kernel corn, red and green peppers
  • 1 (7-oz.) jar sliced roasted red bell peppers, drained
  • 1 cup from 1 bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Taco Sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

  • 1
    Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, spray 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Beat egg in small bowl. Add egg to skillet; cook 1 minute or until firm but still moist, stirring frequently. Remove from pan; cover to keep warm.
  • 3
    Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add chicken, onion and garlic; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add beans, corn and roasted peppers; mix well. Cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly and breaking up chicken and roasted peppers as mixture cooks.
  • 4
    Add cooked egg and rice; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in taco sauce; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Stir in green onions. Spoon mixture onto serving platter. Garnish with cilantro.

  • Regular or basmati rice can be used in place of the jasmine rice in this Mexican Fried Rice recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Cups
Calories
550
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
15%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
120mg
40%
Sodium
1080mg
45%
Total Carbohydrate
76g
25%
Dietary Fiber
10g
40%
Sugars
10g
Protein
38g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
50%
50%
Vitamin C
120%
120%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 1 Fruit; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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