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Cajun Chicken & Rice

Yield: 4 servings (approximately 1 1/4 cups per serving - 6 points per serving for blue and purple, 8 points for green)
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice (approximately 1 cup uncooked)
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 14 1/2 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese, shredded
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to the directions on the bag.
  • Cut the chicken into bite size pieces and season with 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning. Spray a heated pan with olive oil spray and add the chicken. Cook 3-4 minutes per side.
  • While the chicken is cooking chop the red pepper and onion.
  • Put the cooked chicken on a plate. Spray the pan with olive oil spray and add the red pepper and onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic during the last minute.
  • Add the diced tomato to the pan. Once it's heated through add the chicken, rice and Mexican cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted.