One Pan Tomato Basil Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (7 ounce) package chicken rice-a-roni
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups water
1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained or 2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked, cubed
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained or 2 medium tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Preparation

in a large skillet, saute rice in margarine until golden brown over medium heat.
Stir in water and special seasonings; bring to a boil over high heat.
Cover and reduce heat to low.
Simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in broccoli, chicken, tomato and basil.
Cover, simmer 5-10 minutes more or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Sprinkle with cheese if desired.