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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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