Low Calorie Chicken and Rice
A healthy and flavorful low calorie chicken and rice dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This recipe uses lean chicken breast and brown rice with simple seasonings for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
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, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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 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 chopped onion and diced carrot to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and smoked paprika. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
When the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.