Lighter Cheddar Chicken Broccoli & Brown Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• pinch of sea salt & pepper
• 1 tablespoon The Fit Cook Everyday blend
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• spray olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (~14oz) lite coconut milk
• 4oz water (or low sodium chicken broth)
• 6oz reduced fat Mexican blend cheese
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 3 cups cooked brown rice, long or medium grain (I used frozen brown rice as a time saver)
• 2 cups broccoli florets OR thick chopped asparagus
• red pepper flakes