Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli—a classic dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice for a nourishing meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this recipe promises a flavor-packed experience that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Sprinkle garlic powder over the chicken and stir until fragrant.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the rice using chicken broth instead of water.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add cooked rice to the skillet, drizzle with soy sauce, and gently mix to combine. Let simmer for an additional 2 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and garlic powder before cooking. - Swap out chicken for tofu or shrimp for a different protein option. - Enhance nutritional value by adding bell peppers or carrots.