We’re taking it back to the basics and don’t take that wrong, the basics are a pretty tasty place to be! Chicken & Rice Skillet brings you the simplicity that every weeknight meal needs with the flavor and fun that you typically only have time for on the weekends! But this blend of juicy chicken, tender veggies, and fluffy rice deserves to be enjoyed every single day… whenever you’re craving something quick AND delicious. Chicken & Rice Skillet is your reminder that dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be enjoyed!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 (4-ounce) chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet yellow pepper, chopped
- 2 cups frozen green beans, thawed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups instant rice, uncooked
Directions
Step 1 –In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
Step 2 –Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until a thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken reads 165 degrees F, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Step 3 –Transfer the chicken from the skillet and cover it to keep warm.
Step 4 –Add the celery, the onion, the red peppers, and the yellow peppers to the skillet and cook until they are crisp-tender.
Step 5 –Add the green beans and the mushrooms to the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until they are heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 6 –Add the broth, the water, the garlic, the salt, the lemon-pepper seasoning, the garlic powder, and the pepper to the vegetable mixture and bring it to a boil.
Step 7 –Add the rice to the vegetable mixture and stir to combine.
Step 8 –Cover the skillet, transfer from the heat, and let it stand until the rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 9 –Fluff the rice with a fork.
Step 10 –Place the chicken on top of the rice mixture.
Step 11 –Serve.
