Easy Chicken & Rice Veggie Skillet for a Flavor-Packed Dinner
This Easy Chicken & Rice Veggie Skillet is the perfect solution for busy weeknights, combining juicy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice in a single pan. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, this wholesome meal is not only quick but also customizable based on your pantry staples. Bursting with flavor from garlic and paprika, this dish is sure to delight your family while keeping dinner prep simple and stress-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup zucchini
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and garlic. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until golden brown.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet; sauté until onions are translucent. Then add bell peppers and zucchini; cook until tender but crisp.
- Stir in rice until combined with vegetables. Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving; garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg