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Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Skillet

A flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, aromatic spices, and vibrant vegetables, all cooked together with rice for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Rice
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir in the rice, chicken broth, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Serve
  1. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm, garnished with additional spinach or herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish can be customized with other vegetables or spices according to your preference.

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