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25-Min One-Pot Chicken & Rice

Chicken breast, rice, and broth cook together in one skillet until the rice is fluffy and chicken is tender. Serve with crisp cucumber slices on the side for a fresh, simple meal.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
42g
25-Min One-Pot Chicken & Rice
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium, about 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 1.5 cups long-grain rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0 to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 medium cucumber, for serving sliced cucumbers

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high and season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.

  2. 2

    Sear chicken 3 minutes per side until golden, then remove to a plate.

  3. 3

    Add rice to the skillet, stir for 1 minute until lightly toasted.

  4. 4

    Pour in broth and scrape up any browned bits, then return chicken and cover.

  5. 5

    Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

  6. 6

    Serve chicken and rice hot with cucumber slices on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • cutting board
  • knife

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