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Chicken Surprise

By: THERESA BYFIELD 
"A one pot rice dish with chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms and seasoning of your choice. This is called Chicken Surprise because the first time we made it, we were surprised by the great taste!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 2 cups instant white rice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Directions

  1. Cook chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, bring water and bouillon to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in rice, cover pan, and remove from heat. Let rice stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  3. Combine the cooked chicken, tomatoes, and mushrooms in saucepan with the cooked rice, and stir over medium-low heat until heated through. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 272 | Total Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 66mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by SUE9688   view full review
This recipe is wonderful and so quick and easy to make. I did make some changes however. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by DAWNLEVESQUE   view full review
This was soooo good and definately a repeat meal. I changed it up just a little bit. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2003 by EDSTER   view full review
The recipe is a bit short on water, not giving the rice enough liquid to cook. Adding an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2005 by ENGLISHLADY   view full review
This is a great family recipe that even my 3 year old devoured with relish. However,the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2004 by AIDANKWSF   view full review
a very tomato-ey dish.... must like tomatos (my personal favorites) ... i felt like it could...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2010 by MEME   view full review
A quick dish that saved dinner in a pinch when I realized I didn't have the ingredients needed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by SheRa   view full review
It is good, though I followed the other reviewers and added a few more spices. Note that the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2007 by Linds   view full review
Used Campbell's Cream of Mushroom & Garlic, as well as a can of diced tomatoes "chili style."...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2006 by hotcook   view full review
This recipe was very easy...and good. However, I does require more seasoning, especially for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by BARTONCJ   view full review
Surprisingly enough, I had made this before. My husband and my son (who is 6) really loved...

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