Description
A simple and delicious chicken and rice recipe perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 cup of frozen peas
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, cook until soft.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add chicken to the pan, cook until browned on both sides.
- Add rice to the pan, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add frozen peas, stir, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through before serving.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in spices for a few hours.
- Use leftover chicken for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken and rice, easy chicken recipe, beginner cooking