Curried Chicken w/Raisins & Mushrooms Recipe

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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.
 
Recipe Cost for 4 People: $11.97 ($2.99/serving)*
 
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
  • 1 ½ 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 Sun-Maid raisins
  • 2 cups instant whole grain rice
  • 1 ½ Tbsp curry powder
Heat olive oil in large sauté pan. With heat on medium-high, place chicken in pan and cover with lid. Cook chicken about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and peppers to pan and sauté 3-4 minutes. Add chicken broth. Gently mix in raisins, rice and curry powder; bring to boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer until rice is done; fluff with fork and let sit 3-5 minutes before serving.

 

Time-saving idea: Purchase sliced mushrooms, fresh or frozen bell pepper strips and diced chicken.

 
Serves: 4
 
Fruits & Veggies per Serving
1.75 Cups
 
 
Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 440
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
% of Calories from Fat: 12%
% Calories from Sat Fat: 2%
Protein: 27g
Carbohydrates: 71g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sodium: 410mg
 
Each serving provides: An excellent source of protein, fiber, vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, B6, pantothenic acid, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and copper, and a good source of vitamin A, thiamin, iron and zinc.
 

*Retail prices, Boulder, Colorado, July 2011

 

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