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20-Min Cumin Chicken & Rice

Chicken, rice, tomato sauce, and broth simmer together in one skillet with warm cumin. Ready in 20 minutes, no fuss.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Protein
32g
20-Min Cumin Chicken & Rice
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz boneless chicken breast or thigh, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • ¾ cup tomato sauce
  • 1.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in rice, tomato sauce, broth, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 12 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 2 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

  6. 6

    Fluff with a fork and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet with lid
  • wooden spoon

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