Creamed Corn and Jalapeño Chicken Rice
Prepared with frozen corn, this classic dish gets an updated twist with Parmesan cheese and spicy jalapeño peppers. Made with Minute® Ready To Serve Jasmine Rice, it’s a fun meal that’s ready in minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Jasmine Rice Cups
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded, cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 2 tbsp pickled jalapeño peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
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Instructions
Satisfy your craving for comfort food in minutes with this creamed corn made with shredded chicken and Minute® Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice.
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Combine broth, chicken, corn and pickled jalapeños in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH, stirring halfway through cooking time, for 2-3 minutes, or until mixture is heated through and simmering.
Step 3
Stir in rice, Parmesan and butter.
Recipe Tip
Add a dollop of sour cream to this dish, if desired.
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Holiday-Inspired Fare
If you’re craving the holiday combination of creamed corn with a side of roast turkey or chicken, there’s no need to wait for a large gathering. This simple recipe makes a perfect meal for one with shredded chicken, or can be a quick dinner side dish to share.
To give this quick version of a classic that delicious creamy texture, we’ve used chicken broth, butter and Parmesan cheese combined with fresh, frozen or canned corn. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corn, chicken or broth that’s sitting in the fridge. And, we’ve used our aromatic Minute® Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice, which heats up in just 1 minute, to give this dish an extra layer of flavor.
With Minute® Rice it’s easy to find a quick version of any dish you enjoy. The trick is finding the perfect savory stir-ins to transform your favorite Minute® Ready to Serve Rice Cup into a complete meal, like this perfectly portioned Microwave Egg Fried Rice. Looking for a vegetarian meal idea? Try our Rice-Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan.
Spice it Up!
This dish includes some pickled jalapeño peppers for those who love a meal with a bit of heat! If that sounds like you, you might also want to try our simple Jalapeño Popper Chicken Rice or a Mexican-inspired Street-Corn Style Rice Bowl.
If you prefer milder creamed corn, feel free to omit the peppers or to use crunchy red bell peppers, instead.
