Description
Chicken and rice recipes exude warmth and comfort, making them a staple for family dinners. This delightful dish features tender, juicy chicken cooked with fluffy rice in a flavorful broth, enhanced by aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. Quick to prepare yet undeniably delicious, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. Transform your mealtime into a cherished memory with every savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine for aroma)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers or peas)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Brown the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Cook the rice: Stir in rinsed rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Add vegetables: In the last few minutes of cooking, add your choice of vegetables and stir gently.
- Let it rest before serving for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg