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easy chicken and rice recipes

easy chicken and rice recipes: 5 Steps to Comforting Delight

A simple and delicious chicken and rice dish that you can prepare in under an hour.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of rice
  • 4 chicken fillets
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Season chicken fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Add chicken to the pot, browning on both sides.
  5. Stir in rice and chicken broth.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  7. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  8. Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.

Notes

  • For added flavor, include vegetables like peas or carrots.
  • Use brown rice for a healthier option, but adjust cooking time.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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