Description
Looking for the best one pot chicken and rice with vegetables recipe This easy quick and simple dish is perfect for healthy dinner ideas and busy weeknights With tender chicken fluffy rice and colorful vegetables it delivers balanced nutrition and great flavor Ideal for family meals meal prep or casual gatherings this recipe is beginner friendly and saves time with minimal cleanup while still offering a hearty and satisfying meal everyone will enjoy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken breast diced
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1 cup green peas
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat then sauté 1 chopped onion for 3 to 4 minutes until soft then add 2 cloves garlic and cook 1 minute
- Add 2 cups diced chicken then season with 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper and 1 tsp Italian seasoning cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned
- Stir in 1 cup rice and cook for 1 minute to coat grains with flavor
- Pour in 2 cups chicken broth then bring to a gentle simmer
- Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes without stirring so rice absorbs liquid evenly
- Add 1 cup carrots and 1 cup peas then cover again and cook 5 more minutes until vegetables are tender
- Remove from heat fluff with fork then stir in 2 tbsp parsley and serve warm
Notes
- Rinse rice before cooking
- Use low heat for even cooking
- Add more broth if needed
- Customize with extra vegetables
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg