Hey everyone, hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, Chicken. One of my favorites. For mine, I am going to make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Chicken is one of the most well liked of current trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It’s simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. Chicken is something which I have loved my whole life. They’re fine and they look fantastic.
When your day is so hectic you don’t even have time to figure out how to make a meal for yourself, let alone your entire family, takeout is not your only option. This chicken and rice dinner recipe is the savior of busy home cooks (and hungry kids) everywhere, and yes, it really is possible to make it in just 15 minutes. Seasoned white meat chicken breasts are served over a bed of fluffy rice in creamy sauce with tender-crisp broccoli florets. This super-fast skillet recipe makes a full chicken and rice dinner in 15 minutes, no waiting.
But before you jump to Quick Chicken & Rice Dinner recipe, you may want to read this short interesting healthy tips about 6 Tips For A Healthy Dinner Out.
Ever wonder how you can possibly lose weight when the average dinner out contains over 1,000 calories? Well, don’t fret! Keeping yourself in shape when dining out is simply a matter of ordering the right menu.
Below are 6 tips for having a healthy dinner out (while still enjoying your meal like normal!):
- Watch Your Drinks – By not ordering an alcoholic beverage, you've saved yourself a considerable number of calories. Try sipping iced tea sweetened with a noncaloric sweetener, a diet soft drink, or water with lemon. You'll be glad you did when you consider the calorie savings.
- Have A Salad – One of the best menus to have is salad. Not only will it fill you up so you'll consume fewer calories overall, but it will also give you a hefty dose of antioxidants which are heart healthy. Be sure to ask your waitress to hold the croutons and cheese which will further reduce your caloric load. Also, choose your dressing wisely. Avoid cream based dressings and go for the vinegar based ones. You also have the option of using vinegar and olive oil which is heart healthy.
- Don’t Order An Appetizer Unless Necessary – Do you know that some appetizers have more calories and fat than the main course? Plus, many appetizers are fried and served with heavy sauces which will add to your intake of saturated fat as well as trans fats and calories. It's not a healthy way to start your meal.
- Choose The Right Kind Of Foods - Go for broiled and grilled rather than fried. Not only will you save calories and fat grams, you'll also avoid trans fats which are so prevalent in fried foods. Instead, consider asking for a doubles order of vegetables with your entree. Very few Americans are getting the 7-9 servings of fruits and vegetables recommended for optimal health. Plus, by avoiding the starch, you'll be reducing your caloric and carbohydrate load. Also, stick to tomato based sauces rather than cream based and you'll enjoy a considerable calorie savings. Lastly, ask for the sauce to be served in a separate dish on the side so you can control the amount you eat.
- Don’t Overeat - Today, many restaurants are serving larger quantities of food than in the past. If this is the case, put aside a portion of your entree at the beginning of the meal to take home with you. If you remove it from your plate before you start eating, you'll be less tempted to overeat.
- Say “No” To Sugary, Fatty Desserts - Instead, go for a low fat or low carbohydrate dessert selection such as a low carb cheesecake. These are wise choices for the health conscious eater and still allow you to end the meal on a sweet note. If a healthy dessert option isn't available, try a cup of coffee with skim milk to help satiate your desire for something sweet.
The next time you go out for dinner, keep the above tips in mind. You will be surprised how many calories you are able to slash out of your meal just by ordering the right menus! Happy healthy eating!
By simply following a few of the suggestions above you will see that you can be living a healthier life. Also if you cut out all the refined food that you really should not be eating anyway, you may find that you could end up living a longer life.
We hope you got insight from reading it, now let’s go back to recipe. To cook Quick Chicken & Rice Dinner you need a few ingredients and a few steps. Here is how you do it.
How to Make Quick Chicken & Rice Dinner
Ingredients :
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (4 small or 2 large cut in half crosswise)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup or 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups uncooked instant white rice
- 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
Instructions :
Step 1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
Step 2
Stir the soup, water and paprika in the skillet and heat to a boil. Stir in the rice and broccoli. Reduce the heat to low. Return the chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle the chicken with additional paprika. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is done and the rice is tender. Season to taste before serving.
Tips
Recipe Note: For a creamier dish, decrease the rice to 1 1/2 cups.
Easy Substitution: This recipe is also delicious using Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup instead of the Cream of Chicken.
Ingredient Note: If you like, use instant brown rice and reduce the amount to 1 1/2 cups.
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