Description
A quick and delicious chicken and rice skillet recipe, perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 pound Chicken Breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Box Rice a Roni Chicken (6 ounces)
- 2 ½ cups Water
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Chopped Parsley (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add in the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Let it sit without tossing it and let it brown for 3-4 minutes.
- Gently turn the chicken and cook the other side for 3-4 more minutes.
- Add in the butter. Let it melt. Scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the rice and sauté for about 3 minutes until the rice is golden brown (tossing occasionally).
- Mix in the seasoning packet from the box of Rice a Roni and the water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.
- Remove the lid, let sit for a few minutes, and then it’s ready to serve topped with the fresh parsley (if using) and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a hearty dinner.
- Feel free to add any additional vegetables for more flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg