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chicken rice recipes for dinner

6 Comforting Chicken Rice Recipes for Dinner Tonight


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A comforting chicken rice dish perfect for dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of long-grain rice
  • 4 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 pound of chicken breast, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas)
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until soft.
  3. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in rice and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
  6. Add mixed vegetables. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Substitute brown rice for added fiber.
  • Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • Add herbs like parsley for flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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