PollyM

Chicken and Rice, Greek Style

This recipe makes 2 generous servings - it can easlily be doubles to serve 4

Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped plum tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped seedless cucumber
2 Tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2-3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, regular or reduced fat
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 package (3.8 ounces) Rice-A-Roni Savory Whole Grains Chicken & Herb Classico
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless & skinless chicken thighs
1 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

In small bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, feta & oregano; mix well. Cover & refrigerate while preparing chicken

Transfer 3/4 teaspoon seasoning from Rice-A-Roni Savory Grains packet to small bowl. Add pepper & mix well. Sprinkle over chicken thighs; set aside

In 10 inch skillet, combine remainder of seasoning from seasoning packet, rice, water & olive oil. Bring to a boil. Add chicken, cover & reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for about 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through & most of the liquid is absorbed.

Remove skillet from heat. Let stand covered for about 5 minutes

To serve, divide chicken to two plates. Stir rice well. Spoon onto plates around chicken, dividing evenly. Top with tomato cucumber mixture.

Enjoy!!

SugarLover

I have liked Greek food in the past. I shall give this a try.