Chicken and Rice One-Pot Recipe

Name: Chicken and Rice One-Pot
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 680 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 1/2 lbs), cut into 2-cm pieces; 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 5 g fine salt (1 tsp); 2 g black pepper (1/2 tsp); 2 g dried oregano (1 tsp); 100 g yellow onion (1 medium), finely diced; 100 g carrots (2 medium), diced; 10 g garlic cloves (3 cloves), minced; 185 g uncooked long-grain white rice (1 cup); 480 ml gluten-free chicken broth (2 cups)

Prep: 9minCook: 25min4 servingsMedium440 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Chicken and Rice One-Pot packed with 39g of protein per serving and just 440 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 34 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups mixed vegetables
1 cup cooked grain of choice

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 6 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 440 kcal

Protein: 38.5g

Fat: 12.4g

Carbs: 43.6g

Fiber: 2.1g

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