Description
A fast, comforting chicken and rice dinner made in one pan—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.
- Add peas and carrots and cook 2 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice and chicken broth.
- Simmer until liquid reduces and mixture becomes creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Use leftover rice for the fastest results. Add extra vegetables or spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, quick dinner, one-pan meal