20-Minute Basil, Chicken & Tomato Rice Recipe

Name: 20-Minute Basil, Chicken & Tomato Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
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 1½-inch); 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic (2 cloves); 2 cups water; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup UNCLE BEN’S® Flavor Infusions Chicken & Herb; ½ cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves; ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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 1½-inch)
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic (2 cloves)
2 cups water
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup UNCLE BEN’S® Flavor Infusions Chicken & Herb
½ cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

PREP TIME 10m	COOK TIME 21m	TOTAL TIME 31m
YIELD 4-6 servings

Instructions

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken strips and cook until they are just done (4 to 6 minutes).
Add onion, red pepper slices, and fresh garlic.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables barely tender (4 to 5 minutes).
Add water, tomatoes, and rice.
Cover pan and continue cooking until mixture just comes to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until rice is tender or liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
Remove cover; stir in basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.