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Simple Chicken and Rice

A quick and easy chicken and rice recipe perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice
  • 4 skinless chicken breasts Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Add rice to the same skillet and sauté for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Slice chicken breasts and serve over the cooked rice. Garnish with herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be served with vegetables or a side salad.
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