Description
A simple and delicious chicken and rice dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe combines tender chicken with fluffy rice and savory seasonings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken fillets with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Cook chicken in the skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add rice and chicken broth to the skillet, stir, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Place chicken on top of the rice, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use long-grain white rice for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: easy chicken and rice, quick dinner, simple recipe