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  "datePublished": "2024-03-07T13:50:13.000Z",
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  "recipeIngredient": [
    "1 tablespoon olive oil",
    "1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces",
    "1 onion, diced",
    "1 bell pepper, diced",
    "2 cloves garlic, minced",
    "1 cup long-grain white rice",
    "1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained",
    "1 cup chicken broth",
    "1 teaspoon ground cumin",
    "1 teaspoon paprika",
    "1/2 teaspoon chili powder",
    "Salt and pepper to taste",
    "Fresh cilantro for garnish",
    "Lime wedges for serving"
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      "text": "In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened."
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      "text": "Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant."
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      "text": "Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the chicken pieces to the other side. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until browned on all sides."
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      "text": "Stir in long-grain white rice, diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil."
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      "text": "Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed."
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      "text": "Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld."
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      "text": "Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in fresh cilantro."
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      "text": "Serve the Mexican Style One-Pot Chicken and Rice hot, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges on the side."
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    "servingSize": "1 serving",
    "calories": "400 calories",
    "fatContent": "8g",
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    "transFatContent": "0g",
    "cholesterolContent": "85mg",
    "sodiumContent": "270mg",
    "carbohydrateContent": "48g",
    "fiberContent": "4g",
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