Chicken and Rice
Experience the warmth of home-cooked comfort with this Chicken and Rice recipe. Tender, seared chicken breasts meld perfectly with fluffy long-grain rice, infused with aromatic spices and savory chicken broth. This one-pot dish is not only simple to prepare but also creates a cozy atmosphere that brings family and friends together for delightful meals. Enjoy every bite of this satisfying delight that will please even the pickiest eaters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet. Add onions to the same skillet and sauté until soft (about 4 minutes), then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in rinsed rice and pour in chicken broth until everything is covered.
- Return chicken to the skillet, bring to a simmer, cover tightly, and cook for 20 minutes until rice absorbs all the liquid.
- Let rest off heat for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken in spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Feel free to swap chicken for turkey or tofu for a vegetarian option. - Enhance with veggies like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.