Description
Chicken and Rice for Busy Weeknight Dinners is a quick and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables in a one-pot meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for hectic evenings when you want a satisfying dinner without the fuss. Packed with flavor and nutrition, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup fresh mixed vegetables (bell peppers, peas, or broccoli)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear each side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add fresh vegetables to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the rice until coated in spices, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 375g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg