Quick & Delicious Basil Chicken Rice Recipe in 20 Minutes!

Fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese give this delectable dish a slight Italian accent. With chicken for protein and our flavor-infused rice for even more deliciousness, get ready for a warm and filling meal your family will love.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
21 mins
Total Time:
31 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

  • 1poundchicken tenders, cut into strips

  • 1cupchopped onions

  • 1cupsliced red pepper (1/4-inch x 1 1/2 inch)

  • 1teaspoonminced fresh garlic

  • 2cupswater

  • 1(14.5 ounce) candiced tomatoes

  • 1cupUNCLE BEN’S® Flavor Infusions Chicken & Herb Rice

  • ½cupchiffonade fresh basil leaves

  • ¼cupshredded Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Add chicken strips and cook until they are just done (4 to 6 minutes).

  3. Add onion, red pepper slices, and fresh garlic.

  4. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables barely tender (4 to 5 minutes).

  5. Add water, tomatoes, and rice.

  6. Cover pan and continue cooking until mixture just comes to a boil.

  7. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until rice is tender or liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).

  8. Remove cover; stir in basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories404
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
15%
Saturated Fat
3g
13%
Cholesterol
69mg
23%
Sodium
769mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
16%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
31g
Vitamin C
41mg
205%
Calcium
125mg
10%
Iron
4mg
19%
Potassium
453mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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