Description
A simple, flavorful, and healthy chicken and rice dish that's perfect for meal prep or a family dinner. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the rice is full of flavor from the chicken broth and seasonings.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add rice and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in butter (if using) and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Slice the chicken breasts and serve on top of the rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with tofu or tempeh.
Add cayenne pepper or chili powder for a spicy version.
For added nutrition and color, throw in some frozen peas or diced carrots with the rice.
While long-grain white rice is used, brown rice or jasmine rice can be used for different flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
