Chicken & Rice with Zucchini Recipe

Name: Chicken & Rice with Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless bone-in chicken breast halves (3 lb.), cut crosswise in half; 1 Tbsp. chipotle chile pepper powder; 1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided; 2 red bell peppers, chopped Target 1 pkg For $2.99 thru 02/06; 8 green onions, sliced, divided; 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded; 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled; 3/4 cup Spanish olives, quartered, divided; 1 zucchini, sliced; 1 large tomato, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 4 cups hot cooked brown rice

Servings: persons

4 skinless bone-in chicken breast halves (3 lb.), cut crosswise in half
1 Tbsp. chipotle chile pepper powder
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
2 red bell peppers, chopped Target 1 pkg For $2.99 thru 02/06
8 green onions, sliced, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
3/4 cup Spanish olives, quartered, divided
1 zucchini, sliced
1 large tomato, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
4 cups hot cooked brown rice

1
Sprinkle chicken with chipotle pepper; cook in 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 3 min.
2
on each side or until browned on both sides.
3
Meanwhile, blend remaining dressing, red peppers, 1/2 cup onions and jalapeno pepper in blender until smooth.
4
Move chicken pieces to edge of skillet.
5
Add red pepper puree; bring to boil.
6
Stir in bacon, 1/2 cup olives and remaining onions; cover.
7
Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.
8
or until chicken is done (165 degrees F).
9
Add zucchini and tomatoes; cook, covered, 5 min.
10
or until vegetables are heated through.
11
Stir in rice, remaining olives and onions.

1106

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless bone-in chicken breast halves (3 lb.), cut crosswise in half, 1 Tbsp. chipotle chile pepper powder, 1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided, 2 red bell peppers, chopped Target 1 pkg For $2.99 thru 02/06, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Rice with Zucchini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken & Rice with Zucchini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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