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Chicken, Rice, and Vegetable Skillet

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!!

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir nearly constantly.
  4. 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.
  5. Optionally add the cheese and stir to combine until melted.
  6. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.