Main Dishes

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet

Laura Crowther
March 27, 2014
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Filled with brown rice, chicken, turkey bacon, and lots of broccoli and tomatoes, this skillet is hearty, full of flavor, and pretty healthy too!

8
8 slices turkey bacon, diced
1/2 large chicken breast, cubed
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 onion, diced
4-5 cups broccoli, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 Tablespoons white whole wheat flour
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1. Cook rice according to package directions. (For brown rice that turns out great - and not mushy, try Mel's Perfect Brown Rice or Baked Brown Rice.) 2. Place diced bacon in a large, warmed skillet. Cook...
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Nutritions

Calories
510

Sodium
2177mg
90% DV

Fat
26g
41% DV

Protein
29g
59% DV

Carbs
38g
13% DV

Fiber
5g
20% DV
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Sodium
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Fat
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Protein
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Carbs
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5% DV

Fiber
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