MOZZARELLA CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET

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I can't remeber where this recipe came from but it is certainly one of my favorite weeknight meals and it makes the best leftovers. I always add extra cheese over the top! You can also substitute broccoli for the peas if desired.

Provided by anonymous

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
10 1/2 ounces milk
1 1/2 cups instant rice
2 cups frozen peas
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the hot oil.
  • Cook the chicken breasts for 5 minutes on each side or until nicely browned and mostly cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Add the soup and one soup can full of milk to the skillet and mix well, stir in peas.
  • Bring to a boil, then stir in rice and top with the browned chicken.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes or until rice has absorbed the liquid and is tender.
  • Sprinkle with cheese, remove from the heat and let stand, covered for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.1, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 102.2, Sodium 819.3, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 42.8

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