Chicken, Rice, and Vegetable Skillet

Name: Chicken, Rice, and Vegetable Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large sweet Vidalia onion; 1 medium red bell pepper; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast; 3 cloves garlic; 4 cups cooked rice; 3 cups broccoli florets; ¼ cup water; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cardamom; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup shredded cheese; 3 green onions

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
683 kcal
Course
Lunch
Cuisine
American

Chicken, Rice, and Vegetable Skillet

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EASY, ready in 20 minutes, made in ONE skillet with everyday ingredients you probably have on hand!! A HEALTHY weeknight dinner the whole family will LOVE!!

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Ingredients

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3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet Vidalia onion diced small
1 medium red bell pepper diced small
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
3 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
4 cups cooked rice to save time use two 8.5-ounce packets precooked rice; I used Jasmine Ready Rice
3 cups broccoli florets
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
1 cup shredded cheese optional
3 green onions sliced into thin rounds

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Instructions

To a large skillet, add the oil, sweet Vidalia onions, and cook over medium-high heat until onions are becoming soft and translucent, about 5 minutes; stir frequently.
Add the red peppers, chicken, and and cook for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is nearly cooked through; stir and flip frequently to ensure even cooking.
Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir nearly constantly.
Add the rice, broccoli, water, evenly sprinkle with paprika, cardamom, salt, pepper, stir to combine, cover skillet, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until broccoli is as crisp-tender as desired.
Optionally add the cheese and stir to combine until melted.
Evenly sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 683kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 857mg (36%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 683 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	683kcal	34%
Carbohydrates	64g	21%
Protein	50g	100%
Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	14g	82%
Cholesterol	124mg	41%
Sodium	857mg	36%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	8g	16%