How many calories are in Chicken and Spanish Rice?

One serving has 420 kcal. The recipe makes 5 servings (1 1/2 cups each).

How much protein is in Chicken and Spanish Rice?

35 g of protein per serving, with 52 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of fat.

What do I need to make Chicken and Spanish Rice?

9 ingredients: 1 cup onion, chopped, 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice), 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, low sodium, 1/3 tablespoon parsley, chopped (1 teaspoon) and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ….

Chicken and Spanish Rice

Name: Chicken and Spanish Rice
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup onion, chopped; 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice); 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, low sodium; 1/3 tablespoon parsley, chopped (1 teaspoon); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic, minced; 5 cups cooked brown rice (cook rice in unsalted water); 3 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced, skin and bone removed

This skillet dinner calls for cooked chicken. Use leftover chicken that has been properly handled or canned chicken to stretch your food dollars.

420kcal per serving

35 gprotein

52 gcarbohydrates

8 gfat

5servings (1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients

1 cup onion, chopped nutrition facts
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped nutrition facts
2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice) nutrition facts
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, low sodium nutrition facts
1/3 tablespoon parsley, chopped (1 teaspoon) nutrition facts
1/2 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic, minced nutrition facts
5 cups cooked brown rice (cook rice in unsalted water) nutrition facts
3 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced, skin and bone removed nutrition facts

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Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	420 kcal
Total fat	8 g	10%
Saturated fat	1 g	5%
Cholesterol	93 mg	31%
Sodium	490 mg	21%
Total carbohydrates	52 g	19%
Dietary fiber	5 g	18%
Total sugars	5 g
Added sugars	3 g	6%
Protein	35 g	70%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	49 mg	4%
Iron	2 mg	11%
Potassium	637 mg	14%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a large skillet, sauté onions and green peppers in oil for 5 minutes on medium heat.
Add tomato sauce and spices. Heat through.
Add cooked rice and chicken. Heat through.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Bell Peppers Herbs Garlic

Source

A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/chicken-and-spanish-rice, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.