Country Garden Chicken With Cheesy Grits Recipe

Name: Country Garden Chicken With Cheesy Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cutlets; 1 2/3 cups water, divided; 1/2 cup chicken coating mix; 1/4 cup pre-diced fresh tomato; 1/4 cup pre-diced green pepper; 1/4 cup pre-diced red onion; 2 teaspoons vegetable seasoning, blend; 1 (5/8 ounce) packet country gravy mix; Cheesy Grits Ingredients; 2 1/2 cups water; 2 cups instant grits; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cutlets
1 2/3 cups water, divided
1/2 cup chicken coating mix
1/4 cup pre-diced fresh tomato
1/4 cup pre-diced green pepper
1/4 cup pre-diced red onion
2 teaspoons vegetable seasoning, blend
1 (5/8 ounce) packet country gravy mix
Cheesy Grits Ingredients
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups instant grits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1
Place oil in large saute pan and heat on medium-high 2-3 minutes.
2
Moisten chicken with 1 tablespoon water. Place breading mix in bowl. Coat chicken, one piece at a time, by pressing into breading mix; turn and coat other side. (For thicker breading, coat twice.) Set chicken aside. Wash hands.
3
Place chicken, using tongs, in hot oil and cook 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden brown. Remove chicken from pan; cover to keep warm.
4
While chicken cooks, prepare grits.
5
Stir tomatoes, green peppers, onions and vegetable seasoning into pan with drippings. Heat over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent. Stir in gravy mix and gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups water, stirring continually, until sauce is smooth. Reduce heat to low and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often, to heat thoroughly. Serve sauce over chicken.
6
Grits Preparation Steps
7
Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe bowl.
8
Cover and microwave on HIGH 6 minutes, until water is absorbed, stirring once. Serve.

670

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cutlets, 1 2/3 cups water, divided, 1/2 cup chicken coating mix, and more.

Yes, Country Garden Chicken With Cheesy Grits 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.

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Country Garden Chicken With Cheesy Grits

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