Spicy skillet chicken and rice
2
Points®
Total time: 40 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 30 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
This easy one-skillet comfort meal is the perfect dish for weeknight family dinner. Ready in just 40 minutes, each serving features tender rice, cooked in a tomato broth with briny olives and tender chicken breast. Cajun seasoning adds a little kick, but not too much for kids to enjoy. Serve each bowl with a lime wedge for a bright finish. If you have leftover chicken from a rotisserie chicken or previous meal, use instead of raw chicken to cut the cook and prep times. Make a small green salad for a complete meal and a heavier hit of veggies. This family-friendly dish will definitely go on the frequent request list.
Ingredients
Olive oil
1 tsp
Red onion
1 medium, finely chopped
Green bell pepper
½ medium, seeded and chopped
Garlic
1 clove(s), minced
Cajun seasoning
2 tsp
Chili powder
1 tsp
Ground cumin
½ tsp
Uncooked white rice
⅓ cup(s), long-grain
Canned stewed tomatoes
14½ oz
Water
½ cup(s)
Cooked skinless boneless chicken breast
1 cup(s), chopped, cubed
Olives
4 olive(s), large, Pimento Stuffed Variety
Instructions
1
Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the Cajun seasoning, chili powder, and cumin; cook 1 minute. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until the grains are coated, about 1 minute.
2
Add the tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Add the chicken and olives; cook, covered, until the rice is tender and the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes. Yields 2/3 cup per serving.
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