Chicken and Rice Recipe
Learn how to cook delicious Chicken and Rice with this easy recipe.
- Chicken breast (2 pounds)
- White rice (2 cups)
- Chicken broth (4 cups)
- Onion (1 medium, chopped)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Salt (1 teaspoon)
- Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- Paprika (1/2 teaspoon)
- Dried thyme (1/2 teaspoon)
- Dried oregano (1/2 teaspoon)
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Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients Gather all the ingredients listed above before you begin cooking.
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Step 2: Cook the Chicken Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Step 3: Sauté the Onion and Garlic In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
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Step 4: Add the Rice Add the white rice to the skillet with onion and garlic. Stir well to coat the rice with the oil and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Step 5: Cook with Chicken Broth Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
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Step 6: Slice the Chicken While the rice is cooking, slice the cooked chicken into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
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Step 7: Combine Chicken and Rice Once the rice is cooked, add the sliced chicken back to the skillet. Stir gently to combine the chicken with the rice. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
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Step 8: Serve and Enjoy Serve the delicious Chicken and Rice hot. Enjoy!