prep time
15 min
15 min
cook time
15 min
15 min
servings
8
8
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
 | ||
| Minute Rice® Instant White Rice | ||
| 2 cups (500 ml) | ||
| 1 tbsp (15 ml) | butter or margarine | |
| 1 lb (500 g) | ground chicken or turkey | |
| 1 | small onion, chopped | |
| 1 pkg (35 g) | taco seasoning mix | |
| 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) | water | |
| 1 cup (250 ml) | plain tomato sauce | |
| 1 can (19 oz/ 540 mL) | red kidney beans | |
| 16 | hard or soft taco shells | |
| 2 cups (500 ml) | shredded lettuce (approx.) | |
| 1 cup (250 ml) | shredded Cheddar cheese (approx.) | |
| 2 | tomatoes, chopped | |
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Melt butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add chicken and onions; cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through
Step 2: Stir in taco seasoning mix, water and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Add rice and beans. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 minutes
Step 3: Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Divide chicken and rice mixture evenly between taco shells. Top as preferred with lettuce, cheese and tomatoes
Kids and teens will love this hearty meal, especially after a busy day of outdoor activities.
Serving Suggestion:
For a taco party for a crowd, arrange bowls of toppings such as the lettuce, cheese and tomatoes as well as sour cream, salsa and guacamole around the stuffed taco shells so individuals can garnish them as they prefer.
Serving Suggestion:
For a taco party for a crowd, arrange bowls of toppings such as the lettuce, cheese and tomatoes as well as sour cream, salsa and guacamole around the stuffed taco shells so individuals can garnish them as they prefer.
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