Description
Discover a mouthwatering chicken and rice recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for any dinner. Enjoy juicy chicken paired with fluffy rice in a delightful blend of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the onion, garlic, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add cubed chicken breasts; sear until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in rice and spices, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until the rice absorbs the broth.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in diced bell peppers; let steam for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg