Description
This Chicken and Rice Skillet with Broccoli is the perfect weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh broccoli in one delicious dish. With a savory blend of flavors and minimal cleanup, this meal not only nourishes but also brings joy to the dinner table. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, then sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook for about 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the rice until coated in juices; pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Fold in broccoli florets, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with any accumulated juices; mix gently to combine and heat through for another 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg