Fiesta Chicken

From my Mom (via the Uncle Ben's Rice Box)

1 1/2 C. whole grain brown rice
4 chicken breasts or chicken strips
cooking oil/cooking spray
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 Tbsp chili powder
3 C. Water
3/4 C. prepared salsa
1 C. corn, drained (or frozen)
1/4 C. cilantro, chopped (optional)

1. Cut chicken breasts into 1/2 inch strips.

2. Heat 5 qt pan with tight fitting lid over medium high heat. Spray pan with cooking spray or add a little oil. Add chicken & cook til done, about 5 minutes.

3. Add onion, red pepper & chili powder. Mixx well & cook 2 minutes more.

4. Add rice, water, salsa & corn. Mix well & bring to a boil. Cover & reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer 30 minutes.

5. Remove from heat, top with cilantro & keep covered 5 minutes or until ready to serve.

(I don't care for cilantro so "optional" indeed!_