Chicken and Artichoke "Risotto"
Nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and fresh basil leaves flavor this cheesy chicken, artichoke, and rice main dish. Consider this simple microwave recipe when you a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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1 small onion, peeled and chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1-1/4 cups long-grain white rice
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4 cups chicken broth
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Pinch cayenne pepper
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1 pound uncooked chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
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4 ounces drained marinated artichokes, from a 12-ounce jar, very coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into bite-size pieces
Directions
1.
Place onion and olive oil into a deep 4-quart covered microwave-safe dish. Microwave on HIGH, uncovered, for 4 minutes. Stir in rice, chicken broth, salt, nutmeg and cayenne. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes.
2.
Stir in chicken and microwave, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
3.
Stir in artichokes and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in butter, cheese and basil. Serve.
Nutrition information
Calories 379, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 942 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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