Easy Chicken & Rice Veggie Skillet
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Easy Chicken & Rice Veggie Skillet, a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and flavorful rice. Perfect for busy evenings, this dish comes together in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families or casual gatherings. With its rich flavors and minimal cleanup, you’ll enjoy every bite while savoring the fresh ingredients. Customize it with your favorite veggies or grains to suit your taste preferences, and make it a staple in your dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 1 cup zucchini
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces. If using chicken breasts, cut them into cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in bell peppers and zucchini; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Mix in the rice until coated with flavors. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; cover and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for another 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg