Ingredients
Scale
Gathering your ingredients is the first step towards creating this comforting meal. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups of uncooked brown rice
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables (such as peas, carrots, and corn)
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Feel free to substitute brown rice with white rice if that’s what you have on hand, or swap out the mixed veggies for your family’s favorites. The beauty of home cooking is in its flexibility!
Instructions
Now, let’s get cooking! Here’s how you can put it all together:
- Start by cooking the rice according to package instructions, using chicken broth instead of water for extra flavor.
- While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken until it’s golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the frozen vegetables and sauté until they’re heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked, add it to the skillet with the vegetables, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, mixing everything together. If using, sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and let it melt.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before dividing into meal prep containers.
This recipe is forgiving, so don’t stress if you swap out ingredients or tweak the seasonings. That’s the beauty of home cooking—making it your own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Chicken and Rice Meal Prep, recipe, cooking, food
