Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Recipe

Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Recipe

  • 4 Tyson® Fresh or Individually Fresh Frozen® Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cups instant brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 16 pitted kalamata (or Greek) olives
  • 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  1. PREP: CLEAN: Wash hands. Remove protective ice glaze from frozen chicken by holding under cool running water 1 to 2 minutes. CLEAN: Wash hands.
  2. COOK: In large, nonstick skillet, heat olive oil and garlic; add chicken. Cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes (5 to 7 minutes if using frozen chicken) or until chicken is browned. Stir in tomatoes, water and oregano; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in rice; cover. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until rice is cooked and internal juices of chicken run clear. (Or insert instant-read meat thermometer in thickest part of chicken. Temperature should read 170 degrees F.) Stir in olives and sprinkle with cheese.
  3. SERVE: For a complete Mediterranean-style meal, serve with a green salad tossed with Italian vinaigrette.
  4. CHILL: Refrigerate leftovers immediately.
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