One-Pot Herbed Chicken and Rice

4 Servings
  • 40 min
    Prep Time
  • 40 min
    Total Time

This easy one-pot meal transforms a pound of chicken, some herbs, a cup of rice and frozen mirepoix (chopped onions, carrots and celery) into a flavorful meal in just 40 minutes.


Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 package (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic mirepoix
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 cups (from 32 oz carton) reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, mirepoix and salt.
  2. Step 2

    Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and rice and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Step 3

    Stir in broth and rosemary; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
  5. Step 5

    Stir in almonds, butter and parsley.