EASY FRIDAY NIGHT CHICKEN

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Easy recipe using veggies and leftover chicken or turkey. Perfect for a quick Friday night dinner and it only uses one pan for everything, so there is no huge stack of dishes at the end of a busy week! My husband and kid love this. It almost tastes cheesy without any cheese. If you are feeding a crowd you can simply add fruit...

Provided by Linda C.

Categories     Casseroles

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c cooked chicken, shredded (left over chicken works great!)
1/2 c diced red pepper
1/2 c diced yellow onion
1 Tbsp minced garlic from jar (or 1-2 fresh cloves)
2 can(s) chicken broth
1 bag(s) yellow rice (arroz amarillo, vigo brand or similar)
1 can(s) corn (small, large or frozen - whatever you have on hand)
5 dash(es) hot sauce, or to taste
1 bag(s) boil-n-bag quick cooking rice, uncooked, bag removed
2 c water
1/4 c butter or margarine
1 can(s) garbanzo beans (chick peas)
1/2 c frozen peas
1-2 Tbsp capers, to taste, optional
ADJUST INGREDIENTS TO USE WHAT YOU HAVE ON HAND (E.G., WILD RICE INSTEAD OF YELLOW, SHRIMP INSTEAD OF CHICKEN, GREEN BEANS INSTEAD OF CORN, ETC.)

Steps:

  • 1. Using a large pot with a tight fitting lid over med/hi heat, melt butter, adding onions and red peppers to saute slightly. After about 3 min, add both the yellow rice (seasoned bag) and the plain cook-in-bag white rice (bag removed!) and stir while toasting rice until it starts to turn slightly tan/brown. Add garlic and stir.
  • 2. Remove from heat; add broth. Return to heat and add chicken, corn, garbanzo beans, capers, hot sauce and one cup of water (reserve additional cup of water to add during cooking time, as needed to prevent drying or burning of the rice). When liquid begins to boil, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 min with lid closed.
  • 3. Open lid, stir, add water in 1/4 cup increments as necessary to keep rice moist. Add frozen peas and cook additional 5-10 minutes (with lid on), checking every couple of minutes to stir and add remaining water as necessary to keep rice loose/moist. Test with a fork to make sure rice is cooked through. Enjoy! (I serve this with mini corn muffins that I make while the rice is cooking.)
  • 4. TIP: Prepare all items up front so you can simply add them to the pot, one after the other.

Black 64
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Md Nahid Khan Nahid
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This chicken dish is a staple in my household. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family. I love that I can use different seasonings to change up the flavor profile.


Hitesh Gupta
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I've made this recipe several times and it is always a hit with my family. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is flavorful and versatile. I have served it over rice, pasta, and even mashed potatoes.


Juarez Boys
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


zeinab hotait
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This chicken dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the flavorful sauce and they always ask for seconds.


Shazia Moazzam
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Georg Alfried
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This chicken dish is so versatile. I've served it with rice, pasta, and even quinoa. It's also great for meal prep.


Janet Lebekwe
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Kenia Bello
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This chicken recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it was fantastic. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is moist and tender.


Linus Muriithi
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Sophy Lebese
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This chicken dish is a staple in my household. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family. I love that I can use different seasonings to change up the flavor profile.


Mustakim Rahman
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I have made this recipe several times and it is always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is flavorful and versatile. I have served it over rice, pasta, and even mashed potatoes.


Siraj Zain
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandro Jean
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Gabi T
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This chicken recipe was a hit with my family! It was easy to follow and the chicken turned out moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.