Ham and Rice

Name: Ham and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup water; 3/4 cup uncooked instant rice; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This one-pot ham and rice meal combines savory ham, earthy mushrooms and fluffy rice to create a crowd-pleasing dinner that's ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and mushrooms until tender. Stir in ham, pepper, broth and water; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork. Top with green onions and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 322 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 1168mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.

Ham, rice and mushrooms make a tasty combination in this homey stovetop dish. It goes from start to finish in just 25 minutes. —Susan Zivec, Regina, Saskatchewan

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