Description
A simple and flavorful chicken and rice dish that’s easy to prepare for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Cook chicken in the skillet for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add rice and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve over the rice.
Notes
- Use brown rice for a healthier option, but adjust cooking time as needed.
- Add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken and rice, easy dinner, one-pan meal