Chicken and Rice

Chicken and Rice

• 2 BL/SL chicken tenders
• Mrs. Dash original seasoning
• 1 package of sweet cornbread mix (I used a brand that only needed egg and milk)
  
• 1/2 c quick cooking brown rice
• 1 c water

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the chicken tenders in a coated baking dish. Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash and bake approximately 30 minutes or until cooked through.
2. Combine the ingredients for cornbread and bake along side of the chicken during the last 15 minutes.
3. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, bring the rice to a boil, cover, and let simmer until all of the water has been absorbed.
4. Combine the chicken and rice into one large pot, or serve separate.

This is a healthy twist on a classic dish. For a vegetarian version, simply combine your favorite fresh veggies, steamed or raw, to brown rice. Follow this recipe or create your own:

Veggies and Rice

• 1/2 c quick cooking brown rice
• 1 c water
• fresh spinach leaves
• onion
• green bell pepper, grated
• carrots, grated
• all natural honey mustard or desired all natural sauce or dressing, optional
  

1. Bring the rice to a boil, cover, and let simmer until all of the water has absorbed, about 10 minutes.
2. While the rice is cooking chop, and steam if desired, your fresh veggies. Mix the veggies with your preferred dressing or sauce for added flavor.
3. Combine veggies and rice into one pot or serve separate. Top with a small amount of dressing or sauce, if desired.

Always remember, you can have fun, eat great, and stay healthy all at the same time! :)