Description
A quick and easy chicken and rice casserole ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in frozen vegetables.
- Top with cheese; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
Notes
- You can substitute other vegetables.
- Add herbs for extra flavor.
- Use pre-cooked rice to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg