CHICKEN AND SHRIMP SKILLET RICE RECIPE

Combine one-dish cooking with a flavorful rice dinner recipe. This recipe is hearty chicken and shrimp combination mixes in Southern staples, like okra and plum tomatoes, for a flavorful meal in just one pan. Try it!

Hands-on Time      : 20 mins

Total Time             : 1 hour 20 mins

Servings               : 6

INGREDIENTS

·         1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

·         2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

·         3 fresh thyme sprigs

·         1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

·         2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

·         1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

·         2 tablespoons olive oil

·         1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)

·         1 green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)

·         2 garlic cloves, chopped

·         cup frozen sliced okra, thawed

·         1/2 pound medium-size raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

·         1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

·         3 plum tomatoes, chopped

·         2 green onions (green parts only), sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Cook rice according to package directions, substituting chicken broth for water and adding fresh thyme sprigs to broth. Spread cooked rice in a thin layer on a baking sheet; discard thyme sprigs. Cool completely (about 30 minutes).

2.   Meanwhile, toss together chicken pieces, 2 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add yellow onion, green pepper, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Increase heat to high.

3.   Stir in okra, rice, shrimp, red pepper, and remaining salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring constantly, 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and rice is thoroughly heated. Stir in tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes or until tomatoes are thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

We tested with Swanson Natural Goodness 33% Less Sodium Chicken Broth.

Recipe from southernliving.com