Greek Chicken and Rice One Dish Dinner

72 (5 Ratings)
Recipe Yield: 3 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pouch (8.8 oz) Rice-A-Roni Heat & Eat Garlic & Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon shredded lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup chopped bell pepper, any color
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas, (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • Lemon wedges, (optional)
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) light or dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can refrigerated fully-cooked chicken breast strips (see note)

Preparation Steps

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions
  2. Stir in lemon peel and oregano, bell pepper, olives, chickpeas, if using, tomatoes and spinach. Toss well to combine.
  3. Add chicken; toss to combine.
  4. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over each serving, if desired.

Tips and Variations

  • Note: Fully-cooked shrimp can be substituted for the cooked chicken.