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30 Minute Apple Chicken and Rice Skillet
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Dairy-free, Gluten-free
Author: anaankeny.com
Ingredients
  • 1 12.5 oz can chicken (or leftover chicken, shredded)
  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 1 apple, diced
  • 4-6 strips bacon
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp dill weed
  • 1/2 tsp coarse ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. In a saucepan, cook rice according to package.

  3. Line a baking sheet with tin foil. Line strips of bacon on foil. Cover with another sheet of tin foil. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until desired crispiness.

  4. While rice is simmering and bacon is baking, dice the apple and slice the avocado. Open and drain the canned chicken OR shred the leftover chicken.

  5. Once rice is done simmering. Remove from saucepan and add to a large skillet.

  6. Remove bacon from oven. Cut to bite-size pieces. Add to the skillet.

  7. Add the diced apple, prepped chicken, dill weed, sea salt, and pepper. Stir together. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in a covered glass container in the fridge for up to 5 days.