Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 slice

Bacon

cut into 1-inch pieces

6 unit

Chicken Breasts

boneless skinless

1 unit

Onion

chopped

1 unit

Red Pepper

chopped

0.75 lb

Sugar Snap Peas

cut diagonally in half

2 tbsp

Water

3 cup

Brown Rice

hot cooked

2 tbsp

Parmesan Cheese

grated

3 tbsp

Parsley

chopped fresh

Step 1
~4 min

Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until crisp.

Step 2
~4 min

Remove bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve the bacon.

Step 3
~4 min

Discard drippings from skillet.

Step 4
~4 min

Add chicken to skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (165 degrees F).

Step 5
~4 min

Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Step 6
~4 min

Add onion and red pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.

Step 7
~4 min

Stir in sugar snap peas and water; cover the skillet.

Step 8
~4 min

Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Step 9
~4 min

Stir in the cooked brown rice and transfer to a serving plate.

Step 10
~4 min

Top with the cooked chicken, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and bacon.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use pre-cooked brown rice to save time.

Add other vegetables such as carrots or zucchini.

Adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead; chop vegetables and cook bacon in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pair with steamed green beans.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Steamed Green Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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