20 Minute Chicken Rice Dinner Recipes

20-MINUTE CHICKEN & RICE DINNER

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-heat heat. Cook chicken,stirring often,for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium.
• Stir in soup,water and paprika. Cook,stirring often,until boiling. Stir in chicken,rice and vegetables. Simmer,covered over medium-low heat,for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. Let stand,covered,for 5 minutes before serving.

20 MINUTE PARMESAN CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER

Steps:

• A favorite with cheese lovers, this 20 Minute Parmesan Chicken and Rice Dinner is comforting, quick-cooking and will bring a smile to everyone at your table. Step 1
• Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cover. Cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Step 2
• Remove chicken from skillet. Add water or milk and soup to skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Step 3
• Add rice, peas and cheese to skillet and mix well. Top with chicken and cover. Step 4
• Cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Season with black pepper, if using. Recipe Tips If you don't have a nonstick skillet, increase oil to 2 tablespoons to help prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan. If you want to add more flavor to this dish, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of dried and crushed oregano leaves to the soup when adding it to the skillet. If peas aren't your thing, sliced mushrooms, red peppers or asparagus make a great substitution here.

20-MINUTE BASIL, CHICKEN & TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• 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.