Description
Easy Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pot dish that combines juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of spices, creating a delightful meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its simple preparation and flavorful results, this recipe is bound to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Get ready to savor every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup peas or bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- Add aromatics: Stir in the onions and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Combine rice and broth: Add rice, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Add veggies: If using peas or bell peppers, stir them in during the last five minutes of cooking.
- Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg