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Caprese Chicken & Rice
Course: MainDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
30
minutes
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Ingredients
2 tbs olive oil
1 lb chicken breast cubed
3 tsp minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp dried basil
14 oz diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tbs basil pesto
1 tbs balsamic vinegar
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (rinsed)
1 cup mozzarella cheese
Directions
- In a large skillet or pot add the oil once its hot add the chicken, season with salt and pepper cook through
- Add the dried basil and garlic stir for 20 seconds
- Add the broth, tomatoes, pesto, and vinegar bring to a simmer
- Add the rinsed white rice simmer for 5 minutes uncovered and 5-10 minuets covered or until the rice is tender stir frequently
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top let it melt then serve
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Hi! Would it be the same instructions if I used brown rice instead of white for this??