Chicken and Yellow Rice With Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese

Submitted by Zatarains

"Want a new spin on a classic American casserole? Add Zatarain’s Yellow Rice to the tasty flavors of chicken, broccoli and cheddar cheese for an easy-to-make, one-pot meal. Season with hot pepper and create a new family-favorite dinner."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil, divided
• 1 1⁄2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into strips
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 (7 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Yellow Rice
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken; set aside.
2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 4 minutes or until softened. Add water; bring to boil, stirring to release browned bits from bottom of skillet. Stir in Rice Mix; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
3. Place broccoli and chicken over rice; cover. Cook 5 minutes longer or until broccoli and chicken are heated through.
4. Sprinkle cheese over top; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.