Knorr Chicken Rice with Peas
A simple one-skillet chicken and rice dinner with sweet peas, ready in 20 minutes without fussing.
- Per serving
- $1.64
- Serves
- 4
- Time
- 20 min
- Whole dinner
- $6.56
Ingredients
1 package Knorr Rice Sides Chicken Flavor Rice & Pasta Blend
On sale at Dollar General: Knorr Rice Sides Chicken Flavor Rice & Pasta Blend, 5.6 oz
$1.00$1.351.25 lb Chicken thighs
about $4.001 can Del Monte Canned Sweet Peas
On sale at Dollar General: Del Monte Classics Canned Sweet Peas, 15 oz
$0.55$1.102 cups Chicken broth
about $1.002 tablespoons Oil
pantryto taste Salt
pantry
Prices are from Dollar General the week of October 4, 2026. Sale prices change every week and differ by store.
Steps
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes total, then remove.
- Add the Knorr Rice Sides package to the same skillet and toast for 2 minutes, stirring.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, then return chicken to the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the canned peas with their liquid, heat through, and serve.
Why it’s cheap
2 of the 6 ingredients were on sale at Dollar General the week of October 4, 2026, led by knorr rice sides chicken flavor rice & pasta blend at $1.00 instead of $1.35.
Penny Meals prices a dinner by the share of each package you actually cook, adds an estimated shelf price for anything that wasn’t on sale, and counts pantry staples like oil and salt as free. That came to $1.64 a serving, or $6.56 for 4 servings.
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