Italian Sausage And Rice Dinner

• One 6 oz. package Farmhouse(R) Chicken Rice
• 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup water
• One 16 oz. can peeled whole tomatoes, broken-up
• 1 teaspoon basil leaves
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley

1. In a large skillet, brown sausage, onion and garlic; drain off fat.
2. Add water, tomatoes and basil; bring to a boil.
3. Add rice and contents of seasoning packet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Add broccoli and cook 5-10 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed.
5. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and parsley. Cover and let stand 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.

chicken rice, italian sausage, onion, clove garlic, water, tomatoes, basil, broccoli florets, mozzarella cheese, parsley

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/italian-sausage-and-rice-dinner-50145142 (may not work)