15 Minute Chicken and Rice Dinner
Whip up a comforting and satisfying meal in no time with this 15-Minute Chicken and Rice Dinner! Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan recipe brings together juicy, golden-browned chicken breasts, tender white rice, and colorful mixed vegetables in a savory garlic and soy sauce-infused chicken broth. With only 5 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples like paprika, garlic, and olive oil, this dish is bursting with flavor yet effortlessly easy to make. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this family-friendly recipe is a quick, wholesome way to get dinner on the table with minimal effort—and even fewer dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for quick and even cooking. Season them with paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Once cooked through, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for flavor.
Stir in the uncooked rice and frozen mixed vegetables. Ensure the rice is evenly distributed in the liquid.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the rice cook for 10 minutes or until it's fully tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet to warm through. Drizzle soy sauce over the dish and stir gently to distribute flavors.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.5 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 3757 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.9 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 135.8 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2074 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
