Italian Chicken and Rice

This recipe originally came off of either the back of a box of minute rice or the back of a can of green beans - I can't recall which! I have adapted it to my tastes. For me it is a quick easy weeknight meal that is even better as leftovers! I also love that it is a one-dish meal for easy clean-up!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3  cups  instant rice
• 1 (28 ounce) can French style green beans
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot pepper flakes (to taste)

Directions

1. Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into cubes and put into a large, deep skillet that has been sprayed with cooking spray and heated on medium high.
2. Cook chicken until it is no longer pink.
3. Stir in broth and undrained tomatoes and bring to a boil.
4. Stir in rice, seasonings and drained green beans and reduce heat to a simmer.
5. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let stand, covered for 3 more minutes before serving.