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One-Skillet Chicken and Rice Dinner
A quick and flavorful one-skillet meal combining tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and fluffy rice topped with peas and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed well)
- 3 to 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken 3 mins per side, then set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet, cook 2-3 mins until softened. Stir in herbs.
- Add rice, stir to coat, then nestle chicken back in the pan.
- Pour in 3 cups of stock, simmer, cover, and cook 15 mins. Add more stock if needed.
- Stir in peas, cook 1-2 mins, then garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Ensure rice is rinsed well for best texture.