Best Cheddar Chicken Rice Skillet Recipes

Cheddar Chicken and Rice Skillet image

Provided by Cookinmomof3

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in pieces
2 cups white rice, uncooked or 2 cups instant brown rice
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
salt
pepper, and
garlic powder, to taste

Steps:

Heat italian dressing in large skillet over med high heat.
Add the chicken and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic to taste and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in the rice, chicken broth and broccoli.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
Let stand covered for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cheddar cheese and stir until blended.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder to your liking and ENJOY!

CHEDDAR CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Reduced Fat Dressing
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.), cut into strips
2 cups MINUTE Brown Rice, uncooked
1-1/4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups small broccoli florets (frozen)
1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup Shredded Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions (optional)

Steps:

1. HEAT dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 min. 2. STIR in rice, broth and broccoli. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. Let stand covered, 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed. 3. ADD tomatoes, cheese and onions; stir until blended. 4. Optional(Sprinkle with black pepper or a few dashes of hot pepper sauce.) Nutrition Info:Calories 440, Total fat 12g, Saturated fat 5g, Cholesterol 85mg, Sodium 960mg, Carbs 43g, Dietary fiber 4g, Sugars 5g