Description
Chicken and veggie rice medley brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Wholesome ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a nourishing meal you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 3 onions, sliced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 milliliters) canned corn
- 1 bunch dill, finely chopped
Base and Liquid:
- 1 glass (200 grams) rice
- 2 glasses (400 milliliters) water
- 100–150 milliliters (0.4–0.6 cups) water
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) tomato paste
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Paprika to taste
Instructions
- Warm vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, sautéing sliced onions, carrots, and bell peppers with salt, pepper, and paprika until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika, then fry in a separate pan until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Introduce tomato paste and water to the chicken, reducing heat to low and covering the pan. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, ensuring chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
- In another pan, quickly toast a chopped onion, then add rice and briefly fry to enhance flavor. Pour in water, season with salt, and cook rice until tender and fluffy.
- Gently fold sautéed vegetables into the prepared rice, incorporating corn kernels and fresh dill for additional texture and aromatic complexity.
- Plate the dish by creating a flavorful rice foundation, then strategically placing the succulent chicken breasts on top for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting paprika or adding chili flakes for spice lovers who want an extra kick.
- Swap chicken with tofu or plant-based protein to create a vegetarian version that maintains rich flavor profiles.
- Use brown rice for added nutritional value and a nutty texture, which increases fiber and provides more complex carbohydrates.
- Quickly reduce cooking time by using pre-cut vegetables or rotisserie chicken, perfect for busy weeknight meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg