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title: Pulled Chicken Rice Bowls
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/pulled-chicken-rice-bowls-5d5174f9162d6f000e724dc6
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 10 minutes
time_required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Kid Friendly
  - Quick
  - Rice Bowls
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 9500
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Tender pulled chicken paired with fresh tomato salsa and zesty spices
  - theme: Ease
    text: Simple 20-minute weeknight meal with minimal cleanup
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/pulled-chicken-rice-bowls.avif"
---
@jasmine rice{1%cup}
@red onion{1%unit}
@green bell pepper{1%unit}
@roma tomato{2%unit}
@cilantro{1%bunch}
@lime{1%unit}
@pulled chicken{10%oz}
@fajita spice blend{1%tsp}
@chicken stock concentrate{1%tsp}
@monterey jack cheese{½%cup}
@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@vegetable oil{2%tbsp}
@butter{2%tbsp}

In a #small pot{}, combine 1 cup water and 1 tbsp @butter. Bring to a boil, then stir in @jasmine rice. Cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, ~{15%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and thinly slice @red onion. Mince a few slices until you have 2 tbsp. Core, deseed, and thinly slice @green bell pepper. Finely dice @roma tomato. Finely chop @cilantro leaves and stems. Quarter @lime.

Heat a large drizzle of @vegetable oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring, until just softened, ~{3%minutes}.

Add another large drizzle of oil to the pan with veggies. Break up @pulled chicken into smaller pieces and add to pan. Season with salt, pepper, and @fajita spice blend. Cook, stirring, until warmed through, ~{2%minutes}. Stir in @chicken stock concentrate and ½ cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer and stir in remaining @butter. Let simmer ~{1%minute}.

Meanwhile, in a #small bowl{}, combine diced tomato, minced onion, and half the cilantro. Add a squeeze of lime juice to taste and season with salt and pepper.

Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Divide between plates and top with chicken and veggie mixture. Garnish with @monterey jack cheese, salsa, @sour cream, and remaining cilantro. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.