Description
A simple and delicious chicken and rice dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup peas
- 1 carrot, diced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cover, simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add peas and carrots, stir well.
- Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Add more vegetables if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken and rice recipes