Chicken and Rice (Simple)
Chicken and Rice (Simple) is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables in a deliciously savory dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is easy to make and allows for endless customization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and measuring rice and vegetables.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides (approximately 6 minutes each). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add rice and chicken broth; stir well. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with mixed vegetables. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Whisk together soy sauce and honey; drizzle over chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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