This is an easy and delicious chicken and rice recipe with a global gourmet twist. We used our North African cooking sauce for Moroccan-inspired flavor, and RightRice, which is a par-cooked, veggie and nutrition-packed rice blend. This recipe from start to finish takes about 15 minutes, making it a perfect go-to weeknight recipe!

Pair this healthy, gluten-free chicken and rice meal with a side salad, or some simple sliced tomatoes and cucumber, or add extra vegetables such as chopped broccoli or diced green beans when you’re cooking your protein, and you’ve got a complete meal!


You can switch up the sauce, protein and veggies for a whole new recipe every time you make this simply delicious one-pan, complete-meal rice recipe! Try our Smoky Latin cooking sauce with chicken and roasted red bell peppers and frozen peas for a paella-inspired dish; try our Creole cooking sauce with sliced sausage and green bell peppers for a Jambalaya-inspired dish; try our Caribbean cooking sauce for a Caribbean twist; try our Mediterranean sauce and shrimp for a Mediterranean twist; or use tofu and extra chickpeas with any of our sauces for a protein-packed vegetarian version!


*We’ve included the recipe alterations if you’re using uncooked white or brown rice.

I hope you love this healthy weeknight meal! Cheers!

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Moroccan Chicken and Rice recipe

This is an easy and delicious chicken and rice recipe with a global gourmet twist. We used RightRice, which is a par-cooked, veggie and nutrition-packed rice blend, so this recipe from start to finish takes about 15 minutes, making it a perfect go-to weeknight recipe. Pair it with a side salad, or some simple sliced tomatoes and cucumber, or add extra vegetables such as chopped broccoli or diced green beans when you're cooking your protein, and you've got a complete meal!
You can switch up the sauce, protein and veggies for a whole new recipe every time you make this simply delicious chicken and rice recipe! Try our Smoky Latin cooking sauce with chicken and roasted red bell peppers and frozen peas for a paella-inspired dish; try our Creole cooking sauce with sliced sausage and green bell peppers for a Jambalaya-inspired dish; try our Caribbean cooking sauce for a Caribbean twist; try our Mediterranean sauce and shrimp for a Mediterranean twist; or use tofu and extra chickpeas with any of our sauces for a protein-packed vegetarian version!
*We've included the recipe alterations if you're using uncooked white or brown rice.
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Cook Time 15 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp healthy oil/fat of your choice
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless thighs or breasts diced into 1-1/2" pieces
  • 2 Tb Mesa de Vida North African cooking and seasoning sauce
  • 1 package RightRice original flavor
  • 1-1/3 cup broth or water
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot add oil, swirl to coat.
  • Add the chicken pieces, cook on all sides until golden brown and fully cooked.
  • Add the Mesa de Vida North African cooking and seasoning sauce, RightRice, broth/water, and salt to taste. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and turn off the heat. Let the pan sit for 10 minutes.
  • *Optional step, but one I love: As soon as the 10 minutes are up, turn the heat back on to high for 1 minute to let the bottom of the rice get just a bit crispy and browned.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve. Enjoy!

To make with regular white or brown rice instead of RightRice:

  • Use 1 cup of regular rice and 2 cups of broth/water. After browning the meat, add the rice, broth/water, Mesa de Vida cooking sauce, and salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes (45 minutes for brown rice) until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is fluffy.

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