Description
Savor this easy chicken and rice recipe featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant veggies—a comforting meal that brings the family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (bell peppers, peas, etc.)
- Olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Chop vegetables and rinse rice under cool water until clear.
- Rub olive oil on chicken breasts; season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes each).
- Stir in rinsed rice and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
- Add chopped vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking; fluff with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg