Description
A delightful and simple one-pot meal combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, mixed vegetables, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg