CURRY CHICKEN AND RICE

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I updated this chicken and rice dish by adding veggies and cashews to give it fresh and crunchy appeal. The green chilies in the tomatoes give it just the right little kick, but if you really like spice, add fresh, diced jalapeño. -Denise Klibert, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (7.2 ounces) rice pilaf mix
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 cup frozen peas (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped lightly salted cashews

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water and oil to a boil. Stir in pilaf mix, the contents of its seasoning packet, and curry powder. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes., Stir in chicken, tomatoes and peas. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes longer or until liquid is almost absorbed and rice is tender. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.