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Chicken and Rice

A one-pot dish pairing cooked chicken with rice and aromatics. Broth binds the grains and protein into a cohesive, warm meal.

50
min
4
servings
559
kcal
46g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
White rice1.5 cups
Onion1 medium
Garlic3 cloves
Carrot1 medium
Olive oil2 tbsp
Salt1 tsp

Method

1

Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Dice onion and carrot. Mince garlic.

2

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot; sauté for 3 minutes until softened.

3

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4

Add chicken pieces and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink on the outside.

5

Stir in rice, coating it with oil. Cook for 1 minute.

6

Pour in chicken broth. Add salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

7

Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Garnish with fresh herb if desired and serve.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories559 kcal
Protein46 g
Carbohydrate69.3 g
Fat11.4 g
Fibre2.4 g
Sodium1388.8 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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