EASY CHICKEN AND RICE

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Progresso® chicken broth provides a simple addition to this chicken and rice recipe made using vegetables - a delightful dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
2 small red or yellow bell peppers, cut into bite-size strips (about 2 cups)
8 medium green onions with tops, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup tomato pasta sauce
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken)
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook rice in water as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in deep 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, bell peppers, onions and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat until rice is cooked.
  • Stir rice, pasta sauce, broth, chicken and 1/2 cup of the cheese into vegetable mixture; cook over medium-low heat about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

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