Chicken and Veggies

Our easy recipe for Chicken and Veggies is so good, one serving is never enough!

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

• 1 (6.9-ounce) package chicken-flavored rice and pasta mix
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise, then into ¼-inch slices
• 3 medium-sized carrots, peeled and sliced lengthwise, then cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 2 (14 ½-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, drained with liquid reserved
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Prepare rice and pasta mix according to package directions.
    
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan. Saute chicken, zucchini, and carrots 8 to 10 minutes over medium heat. Add drained tomatoes, salt, and pepper; mix well.
    
3. Combine cornstarch and reserved tomato liquid; mix until smooth. Pour mixture into saucepan and heat 2 to 4 minutes, until slightly thickened and heated through.
    
4. Serve over rice.

Notes

You can find the rice and pasta mix in the supermarket rice section.