Easy Chicken & Rice Veggie Skillet for a Flavor-Packed Dinner
Looking for a quick and delicious dinner idea? The Easy Chicken & Rice Veggie Skillet is your answer! This vibrant, one-pan meal features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and an array of colorful vegetables, all infused with flavorful spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish can be prepared in under an hour, making it a go-to for family dinners or casual gatherings. With its nutritious ingredients and minimal cleanup, everyone will love this versatile recipe that allows for easy substitutions based on your preferences!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup zucchini
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Spices: paprika, salt, pepper
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them into uniform pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chicken thighs or breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika until browned on both sides (5-7 minutes). Remove from the skillet.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Then add bell peppers and zucchini; cook until softened.
- Stir in the rice and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to warm through before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg