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One Pan Chicken and Rice

A flavorful one pan meal combining chicken, rice, and vegetables for an easy, nutritious dinner.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Rice, long grain preferred
  • 2 cups Chicken broth, low sodium recommended
  • Spices to taste: Paprika, cumin, salt, pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients: Dice the onion and slice the bell peppers. Mince the garlic and set all aside.
  2. Heat oil: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Cook chicken: Add chicken breasts to the pan, seasoning with spices, and cook until browned.
  4. Add vegetables: Incorporate onion, bell peppers, and garlic into the pan, stirring frequently.
  5. Add rice: Once vegetables are softened, add the rice and mix thoroughly.
  6. Add broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  7. Simmer: Cover the pan and let it cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  8. Finish and serve: Remove from heat, fluff the rice, and serve hot.

Notes

Use a heavy-bottomed pan for even cooking. Experiment with seasonal vegetables.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Various
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: one pan meals, chicken and rice, easy dinner, weeknight meals