Easy Chicken and Rice Recipe

Easy Chicken and Rice Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 3/4 cup instant rice, uncooked
  • 1 chopped green bell pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/8 cup chicken rice soup mix
  1. Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the chicken sections in the shortening for 2 minutes per side, or until browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add the rice and green bell pepper, if desired, and saute for 3 minutes, or until slightly browned. Add the soup mix and water and stir together well. Bring this to a boil, then add the chicken, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
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