Chicken-and-Rice

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
37%
Chicken-and-Rice
32 min.
4
772kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Chicken-and-Rice recipe, a perfect blend of savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds! This dish is not only delicious but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for those with dietary restrictions.

In just 32 minutes, you can prepare a wholesome meal that serves four people, making it perfect for family lunches or cozy dinners. The combination of tender chicken breasts sautéed with crispy bacon, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant green peas creates a colorful and nutritious dish. The ready-to-serve long-grain rice makes this recipe incredibly convenient, allowing you to focus on the flavors rather than the fuss of cooking.

The smokiness of bacon enhances the dish, while the onions add a touch of sweetness, creating a delightful contrast to the savory elements. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, this meal is not only satisfying but also nourishes your body. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs for an added pop of color and flavor, and you have a dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious!

Whether you’re serving it as a main course for dinner or a satisfying lunch, this Chicken-and-Rice recipe is sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your home. Get ready to enjoy a hearty meal that brings comfort and joy to your table!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon diced
  • ounce mushrooms drained sliced canned
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • servings parsley fresh
  • 0.5 cup peas green frozen thawed
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 17.6 ounce rice long-grain ready-to-serve
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • microwave
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Cut chicken into 1/4-inch slices, and set aside.
  2. Heat rice according to package directions; set aside.
  3. Saut bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
  4. Saut onion in hot drippings in skillet 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken, and saut 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in rice, bacon, peas, and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  5. Garnish, if desired.
  6. *4 ounces (about 1 heaping cup) snow peas may be substituted for green peas. Microwave snow peas and 1/4 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl 2 minutes before adding to chicken mixture. Proceed with recipe as directed.
  7. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Uncle Ben's Original Long Grain Ready Rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories772kcal
Protein26.44%
Fat16.98%
Carbs56.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.13
Glycemic Load
61.19
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
32.465652320696%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.62mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.6mg
Quercetin
4.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:772.47kcal
38.62%
Fat:14.17g
21.8%
Saturated Fat:4.15g
25.96%
Carbohydrates:106.26g
35.42%
Net Carbohydrates:102.42g
37.25%
Sugar:2.72g
3.03%
Cholesterol:123.38mg
41.13%
Sodium:909.67mg
39.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:49.65g
99.29%
Selenium:79.29µg
113.27%
Vitamin B3:21.53mg
107.65%
Vitamin B6:1.61mg
80.65%
Manganese:1.53mg
76.65%
Vitamin K:70.84µg
67.47%
Phosphorus:578.94mg
57.89%
Vitamin B5:4.1mg
41.02%
Potassium:950.28mg
27.15%
Magnesium:92.51mg
23.13%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.8%
Copper:0.44mg
22.19%
Zinc:3.11mg
20.76%
Vitamin C:16.09mg
19.5%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.97%
Fiber:3.84g
15.35%
Iron:2.51mg
13.97%
Vitamin A:535.87IU
10.72%
Folate:41.87µg
10.47%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.5%
Calcium:63.12mg
6.31%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.11%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.1%
Source:My Recipes