Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (bell peppers, peas)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Your favorite spices (paprika, thyme)
Instructions
- 1. Prep the ingredients: Chop vegetables and mince garlic.
- 2. Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown on both sides (about 6 minutes per side).
- 3. Add aromatics: Remove the chicken and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes), then add chopped vegetables.
- 4. Incorporate rice & broth: Stir in rice and chicken broth, mixing well before bringing to a gentle boil.
- 5. Return chicken & simmer: Nestle the browned chicken back into the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- 6. Final touches: Fluff the dish with a fork and season to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg