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knorrs chicken and rice

Knorrs Rice and Chicken Skillet Dinner

This is a quick and delicious dinner that uses Knorrs Side Dish Rice packets to get dinner on the table in no time.

Course Easy Dinner
Cuisine American
About Knorrs Recipes using Chicken and Rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 370 kcal
Author Susan L.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped fine
  • 1-1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 packages Knorr Rice Medely
  • 4-1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Melt butter with the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid.

  2. Over medium-high heat, cook chicken thighs on both sides until well-browned.

  3. After both sides are well browned, cover; reduce heat and let cook for about 5-6 minutes.

  4. Remove chicken to a plate and add the onions to the skillet.  Cook onions for about 3-4 minutes.

  5. Add packages of Knorrs Rice and peas to the skillet along with 4-1/4 cups of water. Stir and bring to a light boil. Sprinkle rice with Parmesan cheese.

  6. Reduce heat and add the chicken back to the skillet.

  7. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.  

Nutrition Facts
Knorrs Rice and Chicken Skillet Dinner
Amount Per Serving (5 g)
Calories 370 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 135mg45%
Sodium 147mg6%
Potassium 467mg13%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 325IU7%
Vitamin C 12.6mg15%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.