Description
A simple and tasty chicken and rice recipe for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add rice and stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Stir in peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Add herbs for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken and rice recipes