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- Chicken Rice and Vegetable Skillet
Posted by : Sada
Monday 23 June 2014
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken breast halves, cubed
- 2 white onions, sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/4 cups water
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add cubed chicken pieces; cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes.
- Add onions and peppers.
- Season with salt, ground pepper, and fresh thyme leaves.
- Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender; about 6 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, water, rice, and sour cream; stir until well blended.
- Bring mixture to a boil.
- Add tomatoes and season with paprika.
- Lower heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and continue to cook for about 7 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheese and garnish with green onions and parsley.
- Taste for seasoning; adjust accordingly.
- Serve.