Smothered Chicken

Submitted by Zatarains

"Want a real Southern specialty? Treat your family to the flavor of onions, bell peppers, Monterey Jack cheese and stove-cooked chicken topped off with Zatarain’s Rice Pilaf. It’s a hearty meal that’ll keep everyone coming back for seconds."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 lb chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 (7 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Rice Pilaf
• 1 3⁄4 cups water
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

directions

1. Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook and stir 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in Rice Mix and water.
2. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes.