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Low Calorie Chicken and Rice Dinner

Low calorie chicken and rice dinner - the image is a close-up of a plate of food. the plate is white with a blue rim and is placed on a wooden table. the food appears to be a stir-fry dish with rice, chicken, broccoli, carrots, and red bell peppers. the rice is brown and fluffy, and the chicken is cooked to a golden brown color. the broccoli is bright green and the carrots are bright orange. there are also some chopped parsley scattered throughout the dish. the dish looks fresh and appetizing.

A healthy and satisfying low calorie chicken and rice dinner made with lean chicken breast, brown rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a balanced meal.

Ingredients

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1 cup brown rice, rinsed
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
Add the rinsed brown rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Add the diced carrot, broccoli florets, and red bell pepper to the skillet.
Sprinkle in the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet with the chicken and vegetables.
Stir well to combine all ingredients and heat through for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.