Creamy BLT Chicken & Rice
Savor the taste of a BLT in a whole new way with our Creamy BLT Chicken & Rice. This hearty and wholesome dish comes together effortlessly in one pan, combining the rich flavors you love with the simplicity you need on busy nights. That's because Campbell's® Cream of Bacon Soup provides the depth of flavor, while instant brown rice simmers quickly to perfection, creating a creamy, risotto-like texture. And for those adventurous spirits, we've even got a grill-friendly foil packet version perfect for summer - check out our tip to find out how!
Ingredient
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Bacon Soup
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
Direction
- Cook the bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet. Drain and crumble the bacon. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet and pour off any remaining drippings.
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat the reserved drippings in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes (make sure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken to prevent sticking). Turn the chicken over and cook for 4 minutes or until well browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F on a meat thermometer. Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover and keep warm.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add the soup, milk, lemon juice and mustard and heat to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Rinse and drain the spinach to remove any leftover grit. Stir in the spinach and half the tomatoes. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Season the rice mixture to taste. Serve the chicken over the rice mixture, sprinkled with the remaining tomatoes and the crumbled bacon.
