Description
Chicken and rice is the ultimate comfort food, offering tender chicken marinated in savory spices served on a fluffy bed of aromatic rice. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, evoking warmth and nostalgia with every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite vegetables, this recipe ensures everyone at the table will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Brown each side in the skillet for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed rice until well-coated with oil. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid and is tender.
- Fluff with a fork after letting it sit for 5 minutes; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (235g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, toss in vegetables like peas or bell peppers during cooking. Substitute brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.