Description
A recipe for Greek-style Chicken and Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped plum tomatoes
  
• 1/3 cup chopped seedless cucumber
  
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
  
• 2 to 3 tablespoons crumbed 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 (8 to 10 ounces total)
  
• 1 1/4 cups water
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

Preparation
Preparation Time: 12 minutes | Cooking Time: 26 to 28 minutes

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

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

3. In 10-inch skillet, combine remainder of seasoning from seasoning packet, rice, water and olive oil. Bring to a boil. Add chicken; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 24 to 26 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and most of liquid is absorbed.

4. Remove skillet from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes.

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

Nutrition
Nutrients per serving: 470 calories (160 calories from fat); 18g total fat (5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat); 105mg cholesterol; 930mg sodium; 43g total carbohydrates; 5g fiber; 3g sugars;35g protein. Provides 1 serving whole grains.

Serves
Serves: 2

Variations
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