Well, after a longer day with a baby shower, cleaning, and some grocery shopping, I decided I needed an easy dinner. I was so excited from a great grocery shopping trip where I got $108 worth of stuff for $36, plus got a coupon for $5 off my next shopping trip. I am so proud of myself for that trip!
Well, I just couldn't really think properly about dinner, so I decided to just use up some vegetables I had bought earlier in the week and do a variation of a dinner I make with rice pilaf, chicken, diced tomatoes, and corn. I wanted to use up some zucchini, squash, and broccoli, so decided to use them instead. After chopping up the zucchini and squash, I realized the vegetables would overwhelm the chicken and rice if I also used the broccoli, so I left that out. This turned out pretty well. The liquid from the vegetables is really hot, so it takes a little longer to cool off enough to eat than the other version, but still quite good.
I really need to start setting aside some of these dinners to keep for my lunch the next day because Lee feels he eats too much and I would like some of these dinners as leftovers. It would really be best for everyone if I could remember to do that.
Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Vegetables
1 box Near East® Chicken flavored Rice Pilaf
2 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 small to medium zucchini, diced
1 small to medium yellow squash, diced
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Over medium heat, cook chicken until almost cooked through.
- Add vegetables, cover and cook for a few more minutes or until tender.
- Drain vegetables and chicken, return to sauté pan, and add rice.
- Mix well and serve.
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