Description
This comforting chicken and rice dish features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a savory sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: 3-4 pieces
- Fresh Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
For the Rice:
- Long-Grain Rice: 1 cup
- Low-Sodium Chicken Broth: 2 cups
- Mixed Vegetables (bell peppers, peas, carrots): 2 cups
For the Sauce:
- Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: 1/4 cup
- Honey: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients:
- Gather all ingredients and chop the mixed vegetables. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and any additional spices you prefer.
- Sear the Chicken:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Stir in Rice & Broth:
- In the same skillet, stir in the rice and pour in the chicken broth along with mixed vegetables.
- Combine Everything:
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet on top of the rice mixture. Drizzle with soy sauce and honey, then cover tightly with foil.
- Bake Together:
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked through.
- Serve:
- Transfer portions to plates and drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 75mg