Best Chicken Breasts With Plum Salsa And Basmati Rice Recipes

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BASMATI CHICKEN RICE PILAF



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Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 lb. uncooked skinless chicken breast cut into strips
1 medium onion diced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3/4 cup chicken broth
4 cilantro sprigs and leaves chopped for garnish
1 pouch UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Basmati
1/4 cup prepared curry powder
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt

Steps:

  • In plastic storage bag, combine curry powder, chicken, onion and bell pepper. Shake well to coat chicken and vegetables in curry powder.
  • Heat sauté pan over high heat and add tablespoon of oil. Add chicken mixture to pan and sauté until chicken is almost done, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in chicken broth and rice to pan. Heat until most of the chicken broth has absorbed, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in yogurt and chopped cilantro into heated rice and chicken mixture.
  • Stir until well combined.

CHICKEN IN BASIL CREAM



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This recipe is a welcome change from the usual fried chicken. The cream sauce gives it a wonderful flavor.

Provided by Emily Daggett

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup milk
¼ cup dried bread crumbs
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls. In skillet, heat butter or margarine to medium heat. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. Cook in butter or margarine, on both sides, until juices run clear (about 10 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
  • Add broth to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream and pimentos; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper. Stir sauce and cook until heated through. Pour mixture over chicken and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 182.9 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 373.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SALSAFIED CHICKEN AND RICE



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A delicious combination of chicken, salsa, and rice to spice up any night at your dinner table.

Provided by Jamey Corrin

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
2 cups instant rice
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until cooked through and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the broth and salsa and bring to a boil; turn off the heat and stir in the instant rice. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the mixture. Cover the skillet and let sit until the rice is tender, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 127.7 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 45.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1347.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

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