20-Minute Basil, Chicken & Tomato Rice recipe

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound chicken tenders, cut into strips
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup sliced red pepper (1/4-inch x 1 1/2 inch)
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Flavor Infusions Chicken & Herb Rice
½ cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Info

404.1 calories
carbohydrate: 43.1 g
cholesterol: 69 mg
fat: 11.5 g
fiber: 2.2 g
protein: 31.2 g
saturatedFat: 2.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 768.5 mg
sugar: 5.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Add chicken strips and cook until they are just done (4 to 6 minutes).

  3. Add onion, red pepper slices, and fresh garlic.

  4. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables barely tender (4 to 5 minutes).

  5. Add water, tomatoes, and rice.

  6. Cover pan and continue cooking until mixture just comes to a boil.

  7. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until rice is tender or liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).

  8. Remove cover, stir in basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese give this delectable dish a slight Italian accent. With chicken for protein and our flavor-infused rice for even more deliciousness, get ready for awarm and filling meal your family will love.

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