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Hearty Chicken and Rice

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A comforting Chicken and Rice dish that’s flavorful, nutrient-rich, and perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: In the same pan, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  3. Add rice and broth: Stir in the rice, dried thyme, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  4. Cook the chicken: Nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the pan, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
  5. Add vegetables: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas. Cover and allow to steam until heated through.
  6. Let it rest: Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

For variation, consider adding chopped vegetables or using different proteins like turkey or shrimp.

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