Chicken, Corn And Tomato Skillet
POSTED: 2:08 pm PST November 11, 2002UPDATED: 2:59 am PDT May 14, 2012This is pure-and-simple "comfort food" -- a nourishing dish that will fill your kitchen with enticing aromas just as if you'd been cooking all day.
For a spicier flavor, add a dash of red pepper flakes. No need for accompaniments. This is a quick-to-prepare complete meal including protein, vegetables, and starch.
1 cup chicken broth
One 14 ½-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into ½-inch squares
2/3 cup uncooked basmati rice (see Tip)
1 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon dried basil, or 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
Garnish: (optional) freshly grated Parmesan cheese and sprigs of fresh basil
Stir together the chicken broth and tomatoes with juice in a large nonstick sauté pan. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Stir in the chicken, rice, corn, dried basil (if using), and pepper. When the liquid returns to a boil, reduce the heat to medium; cover, and cook for about 12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. Stir in the fresh basil (if using). Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Advance Preparation: This dish can be made in advance, refrigerated, and reheated within 2 days. The rice will absorb some of the moisture, so add some tomato sauce or tomato juice when reheating.
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