Description
A simple and comforting chicken and rice dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup of rice
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of carrots, sliced
- 1 cup of peas
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until soft.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, carrots, and peas.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice for white rice for added fiber.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- Add herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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, comfort food, easy recipe