High Protein Chicken and Rice
A nutritious and high-protein meal featuring tender chicken breast cooked with fluffy brown rice and a blend of savory spices. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup brown rice, rinsed
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cubed chicken breast to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt, coating the chicken and onions evenly with the spices.
Add the rinsed brown rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the chicken and spices.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
During the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas and cover again to allow them to heat through.
Remove from heat and let the dish sit covered for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped fresh parsley before serving.