Curried Chicken Recipe with Raisins and Mushrooms

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

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Curried Chicken Recipe Ingredients:

• 1½ tsp olive oil, extra virgin or virgin
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz), diced into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups sliced fresh white mushrooms
• 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
• ½ medium red bell pepper, cut into ¾” squares
• 2 cups chicken broth, lower sodium
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 cups instant whole-grain rice
• 1½ tbsp curry powder

Curried Chicken Recipe 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.

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 diced chicken.

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