20-Minute Basil, Chicken & Tomato Rice

Name: 20-Minute Basil, Chicken & Tomato Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 31 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into strips; 1 cup chopped onions; 1 cup sliced red pepper (1/4-inch x 1 1/2 inch); 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; 2 cups water; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Flavor Infusions Chicken & Herb Rice; 0.5 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves; 0.25 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese give this delectable dish a slight Italian accent. With chicken for protein and our flavor-infused rice for even more deliciousness, get ready for a warm and filling meal your family will love.

Recipe by Uncle Ben's

Updated on November 1, 2022

close up view of a Basil, Chicken & Tomato Rice with a wooden spatula in a navy blue pan, and Basil, Chicken & Tomato Rice in a white bowl

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

21 mins

Total Time:

31 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound chicken tenders, cut into strips
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup sliced red pepper (1/4-inch x 1 1/2 inch)
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Flavor Infusions Chicken & Herb Rice
½ cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken strips and cook until they are just done (4 to 6 minutes).
Add onion, red pepper slices, and fresh garlic.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables barely tender (4 to 5 minutes).
Add water, tomatoes, and rice.
Cover pan and continue cooking until mixture just comes to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until rice is tender or liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
Remove cover; stir in basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

404	Calories
12g	Fat
43g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 404
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Sodium 769mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 41mg	205%
Calcium 125mg	10%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 453mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.