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Tex-Mex Paella
Photo: Lily Banse

Tex-Mex Paella

18 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1023
Calories
73g
Protein
45g
Fat
72g
Carbs

Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Cottage Cheese 1/2 cup (113g) 2% 98
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Beer 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking 43
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 red or green pepper, cut into julienne strips
  • 2 medium yellow squash cut into julienne strips
  • 6 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
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Directions

1

Pound chicken breast halves to even thickness between sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper. Sprinkle both sides of each piece liberally with ground cumin and chili powder. Let stand 5 minutes.

2

Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in single layer; cook 2 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet, reserving any accumulated juices; cut into 2-inch strips.

3

Add beer, broth, salt and ground red pepper to skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen clinging particles. Boil 2 minutes. Add onions, pepper and squash to skillet; simmer 6 to 7 minutes or until squash is tender crisp, stirring frequently. Stir in rice, chicken and accumulated juices; cook until hot, stirring constantly. Serve immediately.

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