15 Minute Italian Chicken and Rice with Vegetables

Enjoy Italian flavors for lunch or dinner with our quick and tasty 15 Minute Italian Chicken and Rice with Vegetables made with Minute® Instant White Rice.

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15 Minute Italian Chicken and Rice with Vegetables

Cooking time PREP TIME 5 mins
Cooking time COOK TIME 10 mins
Servings SERVES 6
Ready in TOTAL TIME 15 mins
Cooking time
PREP TIME 5 mins
Cooking time
COOK TIME 10 mins
Servings
SERVES 6
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups chopped fresh vegetables (broccoli, carrots and red pepper)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
  • 2 cups Minute® White Rice
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing

Instructions

  • You’ll love this hearty chicken and rice dish! Bursting with Italian flavors and a medley of veggies, it’s delicious and ready in just 15 minutes!

    Step 1

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

  • Sauté chicken for 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned.

    Step 3

  • Add vegetables to skillet. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.

    Step 4

  • Stir in broth and bring to a boil.

    Step 5

  • Stir in rice and dressing and cover skillet.

    Step 6

  • Reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through.

     

    Recipe Tips


    Switch up this dish by swapping out zucchini, yellow squash and red peppers for the fresh vegetables called for here. Prepare and cook the dish as directed in recipe. Finish by sprinkling with 1 cup each shredded mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

    For a quicker cook time, substitute 2 cups of frozen vegetables for the fresh vegetables. Add them in with the chicken broth and continue as directed in recipe.

Italian Flavors, Made Easy

You don’t have to sacrifice quality in your meals just because of your busy lifestyle. We love creating recipes that make life a little easier by getting you out of the kitchen in record time. These quick recipes allow you to enjoy delicious and complete meals with your family or friends, without putting in too much work.

Our 15 Minute Italian Chicken and Rice With Vegetables is made with Minute® Instant White Rice, tender chicken, zesty Italian dressing and a medley of nutritious vegetables. It’s a perfect lunch to take to school or work to help you power through your day. It also makes a great, one-dish meal to serve at dinnertime to family or friends.

Never settle for a mediocre meal again, just because you’re short on time. Our quality products and array of simple and delicious recipes are here to ensure your mealtime is satisfying, every single time!

Switch It Up!

If you’ve run out of white rice, try this tasty recipe with our other rice offerings. Simply adjust the cook time based on the type of rice you’re using. For example, our Minute® Instant Brown Rice requires a few more minutes of cook time than our white rice.

Find more ideas in our Quick Tip section along with plenty of delicious recipes. To being, try making our Mexican Rice Recipe, this Microwave Egg Fried Rice recipe or our Cajun-inspired Red Beans and Rice!

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