Easy Chicken & Rice Veggie Skillet for a Flavor-Packed Dinner
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Easy Chicken & Rice Veggie Skillet, a delightful one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This recipe combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables and fluffy rice, creating a nutritious and satisfying dish. With minimal cleanup required, it’s not only quick to prepare but also customizable based on what you have on hand. Each bite is bursting with flavor from aromatic spices and fresh ingredients, making dinner an enjoyable experience for everyone. Serve hot and watch as it quickly becomes a favorite at your table!
- 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
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup zucchini
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add onion, bell peppers, zucchini, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in rice until mixed with vegetables, then add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Return chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg