Creole Chicken and Rice

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp bottled minced garlic
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg diced celery, onion and bell pepper mix (see Note)
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 (8.8-oz) pouches microwavable long grain rice

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; brown 2 minutes per side.
  3. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
  4. Add seasoning, garlic and celery mix to skillet; sauté 5 minutes or until tender.
  5. Add tomatoes and chicken; cook 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
  6. Meanwhile, microwave rice according to package directions.
  7. Serve chicken and vegetables over rice.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 lb okra
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place okra on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Toss with olive oil and desired amount of salt and pepper.
  4. Bake 20 minutes, stirring once.

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