Ingredients

1/2

pound ground chicken or turkey breast

4

medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

2

cups water

1

package (6 1/4 ounces) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix with herbs

1/2

cup dried cherries or cranberries

1/2

cup chopped dried peaches or apricots

1/4

teaspoon ground nutmeg or cinnamon

Preparation

Spray 3-quart saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook chicken and onions in saucepan about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in water and seasoning packet from rice mix. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low.

Stir in rice, cherries, peaches and nutmeg. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until rice is tender and fruits are heated through.