Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they turn translucent and fragrant.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika, then add it to the pan. Cook until browned on both sides. Next, add the rice and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Finally, stir in the peas and chopped bell pepper, cover, and let steam for another 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
Serve warm with a side salad or steamed vegetables. For added flavor, squeeze lemon juice or garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg