Description
Comfort meets convenience in this delightful one-pot chicken and veggie delight, blending hearty ingredients with simple cooking techniques. Home cooks can savor a nourishing meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup, making dinner preparation a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Herbs, Liquids, and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high temperature, creating a golden sear on chicken pieces until richly bronzed. Transfer browned chicken to a temporary plate.
- In the identical pot, gently sweat diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce a colorful medley of chopped carrots, vibrant bell peppers, tender zucchini, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Sauté the vegetables, stirring periodically, allowing them to soften and develop robust flavors for 5 minutes.
- Reintegrate the reserved chicken into the vegetable mixture, creating a harmonious blend of proteins and produce.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, then sprinkle in aromatic thyme, oregano, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Elevate the heat to trigger a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, enabling the chicken to cook thoroughly and the flavors to meld seamlessly.
- Fold in the pre-cooked rice, stirring gently to distribute evenly. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the entire dish is heated uniformly and reaches a perfect serving temperature.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that keeps the protein content high and maintains the dish’s hearty texture.
- Choose brown rice instead of white rice to boost fiber and nutritional value, making the meal more filling and nutrient-dense.
- Customize vegetable selection based on seasonal availability or personal preference, ensuring flexibility and freshness in every preparation.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake and allow diners to adjust seasoning according to their dietary needs and taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg