15 Minute Italian Chicken and Rice with Vegetables

Makes 4 Servings

9 Member Ratings

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
3 cups fresh vegetables, cut up (broccoli, carrots and red pepper)
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth
2 cups Minute® White Rice, uncooked
1/4 cup Italian dressing

Directions

Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and ground black pepper, to taste; cook and stir until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.  Add vegetables; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in broth. Bring to boil.  Stir in rice and dressing; cover. Reduce heat to low. Cook 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through.

SUBSTITUTE  Prepare as directed, using House Italian Dressing and MINUTE Premium White Rice. For a whole grain alternative, substitute MINUTE Brown Rice for the MINUTE White Rice.

Cheesy Italian Chicken & Rice with Squash:  Use zucchini, yellow squash and red peppers for cut-up fresh vegetables. Prepare and cook as directed. Sprinkle with 1 cup Mozzarella & Parmesan Italian Style Shredded Cheese; cover. Cook an additional 3 minutes or until melted.

Make it Easy:  Substitute 2 cups frozen vegetables for the fresh vegetables. Add with chicken broth and continue as directed.