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Cooking at Home - Curried Chicken with Raisins and Mushrooms

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Savory chicken and mushrooms balanced with the sweetness of raisins and red bell peppers will make this curried one-pan recipe a family favorite.

  • Makes: 4 Servings
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin or virgin)
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz, diced into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 cup sliced fresh white mushrooms
  • 2 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper (cut into 3/4" squares)
  • 2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 cup instant whole-grain rice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon curry powder

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in large sauté pan.
  2. With heat on medium-high, place chicken in pan and cover with lid.
  3. Cook chicken about 5 minutes.
  4. Add mushrooms and peppers to pan and sauté 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add chicken broth.
  6. Gently mix in raisins, rice, and curry powder; bring to boil, reduce heat and cover.
  7. Simmer until rice is done; fluff with fork and let sit 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Add a side salad with light dressing and an 8 oz glass of fat-free milk.

Time Saving Ideas: Purchase sliced mushrooms, fresh or frozen bell pepper strips, and pre-cooked, diced chicken.

Source: Produce For Better Health Foundation

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe

Nutrients

Amount

Calories

440 

Total Fat

N/A

Saturated Fat

1 g

Cholesterol

55 mg

Sodium

410 mg

Total Carbohydrate

71 g

Dietary Fiber

6 g

Total Sugars

24 g

Added Sugars included

0 g

Protein

27 g

Vitamin D

0 mcg

Calcium

63 mg

Iron

4 mg

Potassium

965 mg