 
The timeless chicken and rice dish takes on a new aura when thick, chunky salsa is added. Tender morsels of chicken and moist rice grains are further enhanced by a garnish of crisply fried bacon bits. 6 12 min 45 min 
       - 4 slices of bacon
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken parts
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves large garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups ORTEGA Salsa - Thick & Chunky (Medium)
- 1 can (14.5-oz.) chicken broth
- 1 can (8-oz.) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
COOK bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat until crispy; remove from saucepan. Crumble bacon; set aside. Add chicken to saucepan; cook, turning frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove from saucepan. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from saucepan.
ADD onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add rice; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in salsa, broth, tomato sauce, salt and cumin. Bring to a boil; place chicken over rice mixture. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until most of moisture is absorbed and chicken is no longer pink near bone. Sprinkle with bacon.
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Submitted Date: June 2003
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Reviewed By: Handsome
Comments: Excellent!
EXCELLENT
Submitted Date: May 2003
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Reviewed By: Louis
Comments: I AM 12 AND THIS WAS THE BEST RECIPE ON THE SITE!!! I COULD EASILY MAKE IT !
Good and Easy. What more can you ask?
Submitted Date: March 2003
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Reviewed By: Pat Peoples from Bakersfield, CA
Comments: Easy to make and a good dish for family or friends. Have made it twice and will make it again. I've added red roasted peppers and it added a little more spice and color. A salad and fresh bread make a complete meal.
Excellent Dish
Submitted Date: September 2002
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Reviewed By: Marshall from New Orleans, LA
Comments: I've made many dishes from meals.com and this has to be one of the best. My dinner guests were very impressed!
Excellent!!
Submitted Date: March 2002
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Reviewed By: Shorty from n.y
Comments: I am 11 years old, and I could make most of this by myself.I only had trouble cooking the chicken, but there's maybe 1 out of 1,000
12-year olds in this world that can. My whole family LOVED it.It is REALLY appealing to the eye too! We ate at half time of the 2002 super- bowl and nobody could wait to dig in!! The chicken was good, but the rice was so good it could be a main course itself!!!
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