Zesty Chicken and Rice Skillet

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 217.5

Total Fat: 2.2 g
Cholesterol: 11.0 mg
Sodium: 675.1 mg
Total Carbs: 39.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 8.1 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Zesty Chicken and Rice Skillet calories by ingredient

Introduction

A no fuss approach to whipping up this tasty, healthy chicken dish. A no fuss approach to whipping up this tasty, healthy chicken dish.

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1/2 cup fat free Italian Dressing

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in chunks

1 chicken bouillon cube, dissolved in 1-3/4 cup boiling water

2 cups red and green pepper chopped (about 2 medium)

2 cups brown quick-cook rice, uncooked

Directions

Mix 1/4 cup of the dressing and the mustard in a large nonstick skillet until blended; heat on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 6 min. or until cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining 1/4 cup dressing, bouillon and peppers; cover.
Simmer 2 min. or until heated through.
Stir in rice; cover.
Simmer 5 min. or until rice is tender.
Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. until liquid is absorbed.
Makes 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADYBUG459.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

601SGIRL

Incredible!

12 of 12 people found this review helpful

This is really good! I substituted a can of chicken broth for the water and bouillon because of the sodium content. I'll definitely be making this again and again. - 12/22/08
PROUDUSMCMOM

Incredible!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

This is great, it's quick, easy, and great tasting. I use CKN Broth instead of bullion, reduced sodium fat free zesty italian dressing, and Kroger brand whole grain boil in bag brown rice (10 min), I also add crookneck squash, zucchini, Aspragus, onion, red orange & yellow bell peppers and mushrooms - 3/10/10
ALMOST__THERE

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I make this often...it's also very good with lean cuts of pork, or shrimp!! - 7/16/07
PATRICIAANN46

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is very good and is also fast and easy. I have also added zucchini and fresh mushrooms. - 3/10/10
THATREBELGIRL

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Very Tasty and satisfying. Fills you up without tons of calories. Even my husband who hates to eat healthy LOVED it! - 3/27/07
MAINEROCKS

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Awesome flavor. Doubled the recipe to use for another dinner and only used 1 cube. Plenty. Might even try w/out next time as perhaps the dressing has enough salt. Chicken was tender. Used frozen pepper strips, thawed, for ease. Will definitely make this one again. - 1/1/09
LATEBIRD

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Excellent! Very tasty and easy to prepare. This will be something we eat on a regular basis. - 5/19/08
FRAZ0311

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Really loved this! We are adding it to our regular rotation. - 5/19/08
REETYTRU

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

this was lovely! - 3/10/10
PAMNOTT

Good

3 of 5 people found this review helpful

I will be trying this again with ingredients closer to what is listed. I didn't have the low-fat Italian dressing, so mine was a little greasy. Plus, it was not the zesty dressing. Also, I didn't have dijon, so I looked up a recipe and ended up substituting powdered mustard and some vinegar. - 1/10/10
MAMMYCHELLE

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I substituted a can of chicken broth as well and used diced onions and bell peppers. Very good and will repeat! - 5/19/09
LADYBUGAMZ

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very good. I also put some broccolli in as I doubled the recipe to feed 6 of us. - 3/11/09
JBANDIT

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Yum, I made a slightly altered version, cooked rice, layered
on the cooked chicken. I thickened the dressing so it was like a sauce put on top and baked to set and heat through. Thanks for the inspiration. - 3/11/09
BETSEYW

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was great!! Made it and froze in small containers for work lunches. Turned out great!! - 3/10/09
FILLANGES

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very good. Very easy to prepare. Big hit in my house! I used chicken broth in can instead of boulion. - 3/10/09
JOYS300

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very good. I used broth instead of bouillon. My husband will eat anything with rice so he can eat health without knowing it. Will make it often. - 3/10/09
CD4253411

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was excellent! My boyfriend said "on a scale of 1-10, this was an 11". I will definitely add this to my recipe box. - 2/22/10
CINDEELOU

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My husband and I loved this. It is easy and inexpensive. We added a little more of the Italian dressing and dijon mustard sauce, about another 1/4 cup. - 5/29/09
CD2672953

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I cook this alot...yummy!! - 5/3/09
LISTLOADRUN

Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We had this tonight and it is good. Next time I would add a bit more spice to kick it up some, but over all, it is a filling satisfying meal - 4/13/09
JLAMON95

Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

could use a little more flavor. - 3/11/09
GOLDENVOGEL

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

another winner! - 3/10/09
SAINTEMPIRE

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Yummy, kids loved it! Will make again. - 3/10/09
ANITA50

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

delicious!! - 3/10/09
MRS.SPPD1161

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Everyone in my family loved it!! - 3/10/09
EVADUV1

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I made this and the whole family really enjoyed it! it's was very good :) - 7/16/08
LTAYLOR7

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Excellent - 5/19/08
SUEMAHA

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

We loved it! - 5/18/08
BARBLAM1

Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I made it and it looked kind-of blah, so I lined plates with lettuce and tomato wedges and served rice on top of it for some veggies and a nicer presentation. It looked too much like packaged rice mix. I will add some black beans next time. - 5/18/08
CRAFTYRENE

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My husband liked it. It is really hard to get him to eat healthy. - 1/22/08
TWINS1170

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My family really enjoyed the recipe. I will definately make it again. - 5/11/07
KATEANDREWS

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just made this and it was awesome! Easy, tasty, and only one pan to clean. - 4/22/07
BUFFALO221

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good, I also used chk broth instead of bullion cubes - 12/11/10
MARILYNJT

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent - 12/11/10
CD8730394

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My family love this recipe; so do I as apart from being delicious, it's so quick and easy to make. - 12/11/10
SUGARSMOM2

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

good one to keep and make over and over .It is fast and it taste good . - 12/11/10
LEANJEAN6

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

pretty good--certainly easy to make - 12/11/10
KITTIESRUS

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

sounds yummy - would add a few more vegetables though - 12/11/10
SWEESIN

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It is a tasty treat, i added onion, and a little cayenne. - 12/11/10
MJG377

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good! Will definitely make again. I did have to add a little bit of water to cover the rice. - 7/7/10
TLDOLLY48

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Made this last night it was really good, my husband said it was a keeper. Thanks for sharing. - 7/1/10
NDARLING123

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very easy and tasted great. Leftovers were even better the next day. - 4/27/10
THULLIBE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Easy to make and excellent flavor, i will make on a regular basis. - 4/20/10
LEIGH17

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I substituted Chicken broth & only used green bell peppers (since they're so much cheaper) & I loved it! - 4/14/10
MOTIV8TEDMOM23

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I really liked this one, but my family didn't care for it. I adapted this a little to make it like a primavera with Brown Rice Noodles and used zucchini, summer squash, baby bella's and cherry tomatoes. This went over much better with the family. - 3/27/10
CD2415256

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I loved this recipe but my husband thought it was missing something. I added onion, Italian seasoning, 1 tsp of mustard since I didn't have honey mustard, no bullion and regular brown rice in the end (not instant). Next time adding red pepper, oregano, etc. to make it more flavorful for the husband. - 3/23/10
SUSIESQD

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I added mushrooms, onions and a bit of cayenne pepper to spice it up a little more. I really enjoyed this one! - 3/16/10
ERINGOBRAGH77

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very easy to make and so tasty! - 3/16/10
JOY1972

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was great! Will include in menu planning. - 3/15/10
PERRYR

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Works great. I added some onion and a little more dressing. - 3/15/10
BREFF59

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was easy to do and tasted great. I will definately make this again. - 3/13/10
SPARKININFL

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My family liked, but didn't love this recipe. I think I will try it next time with no dijon and add broccoli. - 3/12/10
JTOMBEAU

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

very tasty - 3/11/10
NGAIBRUCE

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Any reason why I shouldn't use regular cooked brown rice? Perhaps I'll just reduce the liquid.............. - 3/11/10
MARYMAC45

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Excellent, will make again. - 3/10/10
SONYA_J

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I would go for a no or low sodium bouillon or even broth to cut down on the sodium. - 3/10/10
PITAKELLY13

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've done it with Shark steaks and it tastes great! - 3/10/10
JUHOEG

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love chicken and rice and so easy - 3/10/10
WINNIE-POOH

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is great - thanks for sharing. - 3/10/10
GRAMPIAN

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Good, but try adding a few mushrooms. - 3/10/10
MISHYDISHY

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent & Easy..thanks! - 5/12/09
HEALTHYDIVA3

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Gee, this looks wonderful and quick. Going to try it tonite. - 5/3/09
DMGODDESS

Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

my family liked it better than I did. However I changed it to a vegetarian style, using quorn brand fake chick'n and I used a veggie bouillon instead of my veggie chick'n broth. I think it was the bouillon that kept me from really liking it. I'll give it one more shot with the right flavoring! - 3/13/09
53PINKROSES

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've made something similar so I don't even have to make this to KNOW that it's good! - 3/10/09
RADIANTTRAGEDY

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This sounds incredible. I'm going to try it tonight!! - 3/10/09
XSHEWOLFX

Very Good

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

can't wait to try this, sounds very yummy. - 3/10/09
PRANDERS

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I'm always looking for new chicken recipes and this sounds delicious. Can't wait to try it thanks!! - 3/10/09
TM1MUSIC

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

I can't wait to try this; it's sounds great. - 5/20/08
CLBOOP

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I made this 2 days ago and it was a hit!! I didn't have Dijon and used regular mustard, it was still good. Also I ran out of brown rice and used whole wheat coucous, not bad but I will used the rice next time! - 5/19/08
SWTOGIRL

O.K.

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

It was OK, but the sauce tasted a little like mustard potato salad. Not my fav. - 5/19/08
SHIITAKE

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a very tasty chicken and rice dish! Everyone enjoyed it very much! - 5/19/08
DOLLYE1

Incredible!

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very good, we loved it - 5/18/08
MCDEANE52

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just love this tasty and easy recipe! Quick to prepare it will be made in my house over and over! Thanks~ - 5/18/08
MYDONNA13

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I used chicken stock in place of bouillion cube only because of high sodium in bouillion and we have to SERIOUSLY watch sodium in my husband's diet. Other than that thanks for the delish recipe! - 5/18/08
JUSLEFAIRE

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It's tastey with a kick. - 5/18/08
TRINAJ

Good

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Sounds good - 3/27/07
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

Really easy recipe for a tasty recipe, Will use this frequently. - 3/6/21
ROSSYFLOSSY

Good

Flavorful recipe. - 8/14/20
CD15799877

Incredible!

Delicious. I cooked it a little different since I had already cooked chicken & broth, and did not have instant rice so cooked brown before putting it together. But the Italian spices, peppers, and added onion made it a tasty dish for low calorie count! Thanks for sharing. - 8/3/20
TURQUROISE

Incredible!

Great easy side dish for any meal - 5/12/20
JANTHEBLONDE

Incredible!

I love this chicken and rice skillet recipe! - 4/10/20
REDROBIN47

I am making this one night this week. It looks very good. Will use low sodium chicken broth in place of the bullion cube. I can't wait to try it. - 3/29/20
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 8/19/19
NASFKAB

Great idea & can be done with fish too - 9/13/18
SRIVERS1

Incredible!

This was really good. Hubby really loved it. - 9/10/18
KGUCKS

Bad

The recipe as is - is EXTREMELY bland. Keep in mind I doubled the recipe - Tastes like nothing. I added more dressing - more Dijon mustard, parsley, pepper, garlic, onion powder, and a little bit of siracha mayo. NOW it has flavor and tastes amazing! - 5/30/18
CD3802882

Incredible!

Delicious! - 11/1/17
SWEETIECHEEKIE

Incredible!

So delicious and easy to make. Made me feel like a chef. Was even better the second day! - 5/19/16
LTHRASH4

Very Good

Sprinkled with black pepper. I used Herbox Sodium Free Instant Broth and Seasoning Chicken Flavor Bouillon. Dish was excellent. - 11/25/12
JKIRST25

Incredible!

I use a little extra dressing for more zip, fantastic! And great leftover! - 3/3/12
ELUNAMAKATA

Incredible!

my family loved this! I think I will make a little more next time for lunch leftovers! - 1/4/12
SMILEYBEE

Very Good

Tried this tonight and I really liked it. My husband thought it needed a little more "zip" ... I will probably make it again. - 11/7/11
RED7IRIS

Good

Taste ok not sure I'd cook again I substituted low sodium chicken broth instead of the bouillon so perhaps I lost some flavor in doing that? I also added garlic but it just needed a extra jolt of flavor still to me - 10/15/11
HIKER04

Incredible!

This rates a 5 for me as my husband who is a picky eater and adverse to trying new things loved it! It was a fast easy fix using leftover rotisserie chicken. - 9/14/11
KEEPINGTHEFAITH

Incredible!

This may very well be my favorite recipe I have found on here. Thank you so much for sharing! This will be a weeknight staple in our house! - 6/14/11
CLAYLADY001

I will use chic.thighs instead,they do have more flavor and will also add brocolli as well. - 5/3/11
VANCE17

Good

A little bland for me but I added chicken broth instead of the water - 4/12/11
MISS_D87

Incredible!

LOVED this recipes w/ a few alterations. I used asparagus not peppers since my husband hates them. Also added fresh garlic, Ms. Dash seasoning, and ground red pepper for flavor. Had no regular italian so I used fat free ceasar italian and topped with fresh grated parm. Terrific! - 3/1/11
LIFES_A_DANCE

Very Good

good! - 12/16/10
MGINDER1

MGILESM: Calorie count is there, just not the first item. Nutritional info is fat, carbs, CALS, then protein. I'm looking forward to trying it! - 12/14/10

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