20-Minute Recipe ☆ 20-Minute Basil, Chicken & Tomato Rice

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 awarm and filling meal your family will love.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into strips
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup sliced red pepper (1/4-inch x 1 1/2 inch)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 2 cups water
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Flavor Infusions Chicken & Herb Rice
• ½ cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves
• ¼ cup shredded 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

• calories404.1
• carbohydrateContent43.1 g
• cholesterolContent69 mg
• fatContent11.5 g
• fiberContent2.2 g
• proteinContent31.2 g
• saturatedFatContent2.6 g
• sodiumContent768.5 mg
• sugarContent5.2 g