Curry Chicken and Rice

Name: Curry Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Indian Recipes, Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 package (7.2 ounces) rice pilaf mix; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained; 1 cup frozen peas (about 4 ounces); 1/2 cup chopped lightly salted cashews

I updated this chicken and rice dish by adding veggies and cashews to give it fresh and crunchy appeal. The green chilies in the tomatoes give it just the right little kick, but if you really like spice, add fresh, diced jalapeño. —Denise Klibert, Shreveport, Louisiana

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (7.2 ounces) rice pilaf mix
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 cup frozen peas (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped lightly salted cashews

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water and oil to a boil. Stir in pilaf mix, the contents of its seasoning packet, and curry powder. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
Stir in chicken, tomatoes and peas. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes longer or until liquid is almost absorbed and rice is tender. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 500 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 1162mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein.

Originally published as Bombay Chicken and Rice in Simple & Delicious April/May 2015

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sandy

Mar 31, 2018

excellent recipe
Joanne

Jul 18, 2017

Looks easy and delicious,I will try it soon
TheDix

Jul 8, 2016

I precooked a chicken breast for the chicken, used regular canned tomatoes and sprinkled some chile powder on top. This is a simple and flavorful dish for dinner. A keeper!
Mgoblue44

Apr 20, 2016

This is simple and good. Has been added to the dinner rotation.
MarilynRaz

May 19, 2015

Tasty, quick, well flavored. We will definitely have this again.