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A close-up of a white bowl filled with fluffy white rice topped with golden-brown seasoned chicken pieces.

Chicken and Rice

A simple and hearty chicken and rice dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in rice, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a boil.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add vegetables like peas or carrots along with the onion and garlic.

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