Description
Delight in this comforting chicken and rice recipe, featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant veggies simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh vegetables (bell peppers, onions)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Spices (paprika, cumin, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry.
- Dice bell peppers and onions into small pieces.
- In a large pan over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add onions until translucent.
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the pan; cook each side for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in uncooked rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg