Basil Chicken and Rice Recipe in 3 Three Steps
With one pan and a few simple ingredients, this chicken and brown rice masterpiece comes together in just 30 minutes and can serve up to four!
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Brown Rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt
- pepper
- 24 frozen small pearl onions, thawed
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves, divided
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 4 lime wedges
Instructions
Make this fast and easy 3-step Basil Chicken and Rice dish and enjoy the ultimate weeknight chicken dinner. Be sure to cook enough for the next day, as this chicken and rice dish also makes a great, on-the-go lunch. Trust us, this is one for the books!
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Allow chicken to come to room temperature, and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken for 5-6 minutes per side. Add onions, and broth. Simmer on low for 10 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F, and onions are cooked through.
Step 4
Stir in 2 tablespoons of basil and parsley. Serve chicken mixture over rice. Garnish with fresh lime wedges, cucumbers, and additional basil.
Three Steps to Excellence
With our Success® Boil-in-Bag Rice, this fast, 3-step recipe is as easy as 1, 2, 3! This recipe goes great with our Success® Brown Rice, making this dish tasty and chock full of 100% whole grains. Ready in just 10 minutes, our rice makes it easy to prepare a delicious, complete meal in minutes.
This masterpiece comes together in just 30 minutes using only one pan and a handful of ingredients. To start, you’ll brown some skinless chicken breast. Then, you’ll add pearl onions, and chicken broth.
Once these ingredients are combined and cooked through, after about 10 minutes, it’s time for some fresh herbs. Stir in chopped basil and parsley and take the pan off the heat.
Set the chicken mixture atop hot brown rice and garnish with freshly chopped basil, cucumbers and a wedge of lime. You’ll see how this chicken and rice dish gives off citrusy, sweet and salty flavors, all in one.
Corks, Off!
Add some dry white wine when simmering your chicken for an extra boost of flavor. If you’re not using cooking wine, pair your dish with a glass of the same wine for a complimentary beverage. Craving seafood for later? Try our: shrimp recipes with rice.
