Description
A straightforward, high-protein dinner cooked entirely in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rice, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen peas. Cover and let stand for 5 more minutes until the peas are heated through.
- Fluff the rice and chicken mixture with a fork before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice, but adjust the cooking time according to package directions.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of paprika with the thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 48
- Cholesterol: 130
Keywords: high protein, one pot, chicken, rice, quick dinner, easy meal