Description
Indulge in this flavorful chicken and rice dish, featuring tender chicken, aromatic spices, and vibrant vegetables—all ready in under an hour for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Long-grain rice
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh bell peppers
- Peas
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Spices (paprika, cumin, black pepper)
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (5–7 minutes per side). Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed long-grain rice until well-coated with oil, then pour in low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Add chopped bell peppers and peas, cover with a lid, and reduce heat to simmer for 15–20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, fluff the rice gently with a fork, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg