Ground Chicken Zucchini Rice Skillet
A quick and healthy one-pan meal featuring ground chicken, zucchini, and rice cooked together with savory spices for a delicious and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
Stir in diced zucchini and cook for 2 minutes.
Add rinsed rice, dried oregano, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped fresh parsley before serving.