Greek Chicken & Rice

Name: Greek Chicken & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 jar (12 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped; 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1/3 cup Greek olives, sliced; 1 package (8.80 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

A fresh take on comfort food, Greek chicken and rice is my go-to on busy weeknights and when unexpected company stops by. Boost the health benefits and toss in chopped spinach. —Savannah Lay, Baker City, Oregon

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 jar (12 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup Greek olives, sliced
1 package (8.80 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Stir in artichokes, roasted peppers, tomatoes and olives. Cook and stir until heated through, 3-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.