Chicken And Vegetable Ragout With Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice Recipes

BASIC VEGETABLE RAGOUT

Steps:

• In a large hot saucepan heat oil. Add onion, 1/3 of garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme and saute until onions and garlic are fragrant. Stir in zucchini, 1/3 garlic and tarragon, partially cover pan and cook for approximately 3 minutes or until zucchini has begun to soften. Stir in plum tomatoes with juice, 1/3 garlic and basil, partially cover pan and cook for 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender. Serve over rice. Top with Parmesan.

CHICKEN, VEGETABLE AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a 9x13" or larger casserole dish stir together rice, soup, water, 2 tablespoons of dill weed, 1 teaspoon of paprika, salt and pepper to taste, celery, onion, and carrots.
• make sure rice is covered by liquid.
• Skin chicken pieces and place meat side up on top of rice and vegetable mixture, leaving about 1" between pieces.
• Cover casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, remove casserole from oven and check chicken for doneness by piercing thickest pieces and looking for clear juices.
• If juices are pink or unclear put casserole back in oven and bake until juices run clear.
• Meanwhile in a medium saucepan melt butter or margarine over low heat.
• Remove pan from heat and add in the crushed crackers, remaining 2 tablespoons of dill, and remaining 2 teaspoons of paprika.
• Stir well until butter is absorbed and mixture is moist.
• Remove casserole from oven and discard aluminum foil.
• Spoon cracker mixture over chicken pieces only and spread.
• Place casserole back in oven and bake 10-15 minutes more or until cracker mixture is firm but not dry.
• Remove casserole from oven and let stand 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed into the rice.

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE RAGOUT WITH NATURAL WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions.
• Apply coating spray to large non-stick skillet. Add chicken and cook 2-3 minutes each side or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Add garlic, green beans, zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms, herbs and cook two minutes more. Add tomatoes and cook until heated through.
• Pour ragout over chicken and serve with rice.

CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, turning, until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• Add onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in rice, tomatoes, peppers, and 1 1/4 cups water; nestle chicken pieces in rice mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until rice is tender, 55 to 60 minutes. If any liquid remains in skillet, remove lid and simmer until evaporated.
• Sprinkle peas over contents of skillet; cover, and remove from heat. Set aside until peas are heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

BROWN RICE VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, combine the broth, rice, 1 cup onion, soy sauce, butter and thyme. Cover and bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until rice is tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, garlic and remaining onion in oil until crisp-tender; spoon over rice mixture. , Cover and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cashews and cheese if desired. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

30-MINUTE CHICKEN, VEGETABLES AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
• Add shallots and garlic, cook until soft; about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add chicken,(i season meat with just a pinch of salt and pepper, optional), cook until just browned.
• Add vegetables; cook; about 5 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
• note: i always use different vegetables.
• Stir in broth; bring to boil.
• Stir in rice and dressing; cover, reduce heat to low.
• Cook 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through.

THAI SALAD WITH WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to package directions, set aside and chill.
• Whisk the peanut butter, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and poblano peppers in a small bowl, set aside.
• Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise before cutting them into 1/2-inch slices.
• Combine the rice with cucumber, dressing, chicken, and onion. Cover and chill.
• Just before serving, toss the salad with the spinach and basil.

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE RAGOUT WITH NATURAL WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions.
• Apply coating spray to large non-stick skillet. Add chicken and cook 2-3 minutes each side or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Add garlic, green beans, zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms, herbs and cook two minutes more. Add tomatoes and cook until heated through.
• Pour ragout over chicken and serve with rice.