Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/8  cup           unsalted butter
   1      pound         boneless skinless chicken breasts -- cut in strips
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   1 1/2  cups          rice -- uncooked
   4      ounces        mushrooms -- sliced
   3                    green onions -- chopped
   1 1/2  pints         chicken broth
   1      teaspoon      basil
   1      cup           cheddar cheese -- shredded

Preparation:

In large skillet, melt 1/3 of the butter. Add chicken and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until pieces are browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet. Add remaining butter, rice, and garlic to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and onions. Continue cooking until mushrooms are tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and basil. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Gently stir in chicken and continue simmering until chicken is heated through and rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and serve.