Knorr Chicken and Rice Skillet
Creamy chicken and rice casserole is easier to make than ever, using Knorr Rice Sides and a couple of extra ingredients. Everything cooks in one pan on the stove, so it's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or margarine)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 12 ounce can of evaporated milk
- 2 (5.6-ounce) packages of Knorr chicken flavor rice
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter or margarine and melt, swirling the pan to coat the bottom.
- Add the diced chicken breast pieces to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let the chicken cook for a few minutes, until light golden-brown, then turn the pieces over to cook the other side. (You don't need to cook the chicken all the way through at this point, we're just getting some nice golden-brown color on it).
- Add the water to the pan, using a spatula to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Then add the evaporated milk and stir.
- Add the contents of the rice packages to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Increase the heat to medium or medium-high and allow the mixture to come to a low boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Decrease the heat to low and place the lid on the skillet. Cook at a low simmer for about 7-10 minutes, or until the rice is tender (see notes below).
- Remove the lid and stir. Remove pan from heat and let cool for a few minutes before serving (the sauce will thicken slightly as it cools).
Notes
- Evaporated milk is a lower-fat way to achieve creaminess in this dish, rather than using heavy cream or cream of chicken soup.
- To avoid scorching the food and having it stick to the bottom of the pan, it's important to just bring the mixture to a low boil, stirring often. Then decrease to a low simmer.
- If you want to add fresh vegetables, I would suggest quick-cooking varieties, like cut segments of fresh green beans or asparagus. You could also try adding some frozen peas after cooking--stir them into the hot casserole and place the lid on the pan for a few minutes until heated through. Or just serve some veggies or a salad on the side!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 325IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 1mg
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