Chicken and Spanish Rice

This skillet dinner calls for cooked chicken. Use leftover chicken that has been properly handled or canned chicken to stretch your food dollars.

Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 60 minUpdated Jul 3, 202660 minHigh ProteinGluten Free

This skillet dinner calls for cooked chicken. Use leftover chicken that has been properly handled or canned chicken to stretch your food dollars.

Ingredients

  • 1 piece(s) Onion, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Green pepper, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil or cooking oil of choice
  • 8 tbsp Tomato sauce, low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 piece(s) Garlic, minced
  • 5 cups Cooked brown rice, cook rice in unsalted water
  • 3 oz Cooked chicken breast, diced, skin and bone removed

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, sauté onions and green peppers in oil for 5 minutes on medium heat.
  2. Add tomato sauce and spices. Heat through.
  3. Add cooked rice and chicken. Heat through.

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Storage

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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

Meal prep

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