30 Minute Chicken Rice Dinner Food

30-MINUTE CHICKEN, VEGETABLES AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
• Add shallots and garlic, cook until soft; about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add chicken,(i season meat with just a pinch of salt and pepper, optional), cook until just browned.
• Add vegetables; cook; about 5 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
• note: i always use different vegetables.
• Stir in broth; bring to boil.
• Stir in rice and dressing; cover, reduce heat to low.
• Cook 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through.

30 MINUTE CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER BY ACCIDENT

Steps:

• In a saucepan, add oil and 2 tablespoons of butter; let melt and then add chicken breasts. Cook until golden brown and juices run clear.
• While chicken is cooking, follow package directions for rice (it takes about 10 to 15 minutes I've found).
• In saucepan deglaze pan with wine.
• Don't get rid of those yummy brown bits--it gives this sauce flavor.
• Add garlic, cream of mushroom soup and milk; stir until creamy.
• Add cheese.
• When rice is cooked, pour into mushroom mixture. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
• Let cook for another 5 minutes.
• Serve with salad and garlic bread. Serves 4.
• You can also leave the rice separate and just put the chicken in the sauce--either way, it's your choice.