Skillet Chicken And Rice Recipe

Name: Skillet Chicken And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 8 oz. fresh sliced mushrooms; 2 c. sliced carrots; 1 1/2 c. sliced onions; 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes; 1/2 tsp. dried savory or dried thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 c. apple juice; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 c. uncooked instant rice

Servings: persons

2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
8 oz. fresh sliced mushrooms
2 c. sliced carrots
1 1/2 c. sliced onions
2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. dried savory or dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. apple juice
1 bay leaf
1/2 c. uncooked instant rice

1
Cut chicken breasts into 3-inch strips.
2
Brown lightly (5 minutes) in oil over high heat.
3
Add mushrooms, carrots, onions, parsley flakes, savory or thyme leaves, salt, pepper, apple juice and bay leaf.
4
Stir well.
5
Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6
Stir in instant rice.
7
Cover and simmer an additional 10 minutes until rice is tender.
8
Remove bay leaf.
9
Good served with a little soy sauce.
10
Makes 6 servings at 240 calories with 4 grams fat.

354

kcal

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved, 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 8 oz. fresh sliced mushrooms, 2 c. sliced carrots, and more.

Yes, Skillet Chicken And Rice 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!

Skillet Chicken And Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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