Curry Chicken and Rice

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Flavorful, light and nutritious, and happily simple to prepare, this Indian curry chicken and rice recipe is one to bookmark for weeknight meals.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked instant rice
  • Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender and lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour and seasonings; toss with chicken. In same skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook just until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. Stir in broth and onion; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes (mixture will be saucy). If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 300 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

I've been loving the subtle spice from curry lately, so I incorporated it into this saucy chicken and rice dish. It's a one-pan meal that's become a go-to dinnertime favorite. —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona
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