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Chicken and Veggie Rice Skillet

Easy Chicken and Veggie Rice Skillet for Flavor-Packed Dinners

This Chicken and Veggie Rice Skillet is a comforting, one-pan meal that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Veggies
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts choose tender cuts for quick cooking
  • 1 cup bell peppers chopped (red, yellow, or green)
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Rice and Seasoning
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth use instead of water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat chicken dry, then rub with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Let sit 5 minutes while you heat the skillet.
  2. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add more oil if needed. Cook onion and garlic over medium heat until translucent and aromatic, about 2 minutes, then stir in bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in rice, paprika, and oregano. Cook 1–2 minutes until grains turn glossy, coating evenly with spice blend.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scrape up bits, and season to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Remove skillet from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff rice and chicken with a fork. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a zesty twist.

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