Chicken Caruso and Rice

Another quick, easy dinner recipe that my kids like. Adapted from a Southern Living recipe.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  uncooked long grain rice (not minute rice)
• 4  boneless skinless chicken breast halves
•  garlic salt
•  pepper
• 2  cups  sliced celery
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) jar  spaghetti sauce
• 1  teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
•  fresh grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside.
2. Cut chicken breasts into 1/4 inch strips.
3. Sprinkle chicken strips with garlic salt and pepper to taste.
4. In a large non-stick skillet, saute the chicken strips and celery in the melted butter for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is not pink.
5. Add in the spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning, and basil; stir to combine.
6. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, lower heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
7. Serve over rice.
8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.