Description
A comforting and easy recipe for chicken and rice, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add chicken, cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, then pour in chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover.
- Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Add peas, stir, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a low-sodium option, use low-sodium chicken broth.
- You can substitute brown rice for white rice, but adjust cooking time.
- Add vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: recipe for chicken and rice, easy chicken and rice, comfort food