How to Make BBQ Chicken, Veggies, and Rice Skillet - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty, one-pan meal that brings together all of your favorite flavors in one delicious dish. This BBQ Chicken, Veggies, and Rice Skillet recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal. Packed with protein, vegetables, and savory barbecue sauce, this skillet dish is sure to become a family favorite!

What's great about this recipe is that it's so versatile. You can use any combination of vegetables you like, and you can even swap out the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (5.5 ounce) package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Rice Pilaf
  • 1 tablespoon buttery spread
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed, or fresh corn kernels
  • 1 green onion (green tops only), sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add onion and bell pepper and cook and stir until onion becomes translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Sauté until it begins to brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Add barbecue sauce and stir until combined. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
  • Add water, rice pilaf package, and buttery spread to the skillet and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in corn; cover and cook an additional 2 minutes. Return chicken mixture to the pan; stir to mix thoroughly. Remove from heat and let stand for about 2 minutes.
  • Serve topped with chopped green onions.
  • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 700mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 426mg