Italian Chicken and Vegetables over Rice

In this quick and easy recipe, you heat up the main dish - chicken and vegetables - while the side dish - herbed basmati rice - simmers alongside.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 621 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 3 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 yellow squash, sliced
• 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce (such as Prego®)
• 1 ½ cups uncooked basmati rice
• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• ½ roasted chicken, meat removed and cut into chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water, rice, and Italian seasoning to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine pasta sauce, chicken, tomatoes, yellow squash, mushrooms, and garlic in a large skillet. Simmer until vegetables and rice are tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt.

Step 3

Serve chicken and vegetables over rice.