[NEW] Zippy Chicken Rice Skillet

A traditional, easy meal that's hearty and filling, this easy skillet is a perfect meal to include in a meal prep plan to used up leftover rice and chicken from a previous dinner. Tip: If you don't have leftover brown rice on hand, sub in instant brown rice for a speedy cook time.
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Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 15 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Zippy Chicken Rice Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced, cooked chicken breast 1 (
  • 5 oz.) can pinto beans, drained
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 tsp. rosemary ½ tsp. thyme â…› tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft (4-5 minutes).
  3. Add remaining ingredients, cover, and cook on low heat until liquid is evaporated (5 minutes). Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 325 g
Amount per serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.8g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 4%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 29.8mg 10%
Sodium 408.6mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 41.1g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6.78g 24%
Total Sugars 2.8g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 18.6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 78.9mg 6%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Potassium 532.5mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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