Name: Homestyle Skillet Chicken & Veggie Rice
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced; 1 cup long grain white rice; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp olive oil

Homestyle Skillet Chicken & Veggie Rice

JammyPear5093

This Homestyle Skillet Chicken & Veggie Rice brings all the coziness of American comfort food to your table in just about 35 minutes. The key to this dish’s incredible flavor lies in browning the chicken for a golden crust, toasting the rice for a nutty undertone, and layering everything with sautéed aromatics. A quick simmer merges the juicy chicken and tender veggies into a hearty, satisfying meal that’s high in protein and bursting with color. It’s an ideal dinner for busy nights, delivering both nutrition and comfort in every forkful.

Ingredients

Instructions

Pat diced chicken breast dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika for flavor and color.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add chicken and cook in a single layer for 3-4 minutes without stirring to develop a golden crust, then toss and cook another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté diced onion over medium heat for 2 minutes until softened, then add garlic and thyme, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add uncooked rice to skillet and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes, toasting the grains to develop nutty flavor.
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in frozen peas and carrots, return cooked chicken and any juices to the skillet, cover again, and simmer for 7-8 minutes more until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.