Chicken & Rice Primavera

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A vibrant one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy tomato rice.
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This Chicken and Rice Primavera is a comforting yet colorful one-pan wonder that brings the freshness of spring to your dinner table. Tender strips of chicken are sautéed with garlic and then tossed with a medley of crisp broccoli, sweet carrots, and onions. The dish is brought together with fluffy cooked rice and a savory sauce made from Italian-style diced tomatoes, finished with a sprinkle of sharp Parmesan cheese. It’s a balanced, hearty meal that is quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of textures from the crunchy vegetables and soft rice, along with the warm Italian seasoning and hint of red pepper flakes, creates a satisfying flavor profile that appeals to both adults and children.

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Chicken & Rice Primavera

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 22.1

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This Chicken and Rice Primavera is a comforting yet colorful one-pan wonder that brings the freshness of spring to your dinner table. Tender strips of chicken are saut&# 195;©ed with garlic and then tossed with a medley of crisp broccoli, sweet carrots, and onions. The dish is brought together with fluffy cooked rice and a savory sauce made from Italian-style diced tomatoes, finished with a sprinkle of sharp Parmesan cheese. It’s a balanced, hearty meal that is quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of textures from the crunchy vegetables and soft rice, along with the warm Italian seasoning and hint of red pepper flakes, creates a satisfying flavor profile that appeals to both adults and children.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breast into 1/2-inch strips.
  2. Mince 2 garlic cloves.
  3. Cut broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Thinly slice 2 medium carrots.
  5. Chop 1 medium onion.
  6. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  7. Add chicken strips and minced garlic to the skillet; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken begins to brown and is cooked through.
  8. Add broccoli, carrots, onion, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt to the skillet.
  9. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  10. Stir in the cooked rice and the can of Italian-style diced tomatoes.
  11. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thoroughly heated and ingredients are blended.
  12. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and evenly distributed.
  13. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 22.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, rice, primavera, italian, one-pan, weeknight dinner, vegetables, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, parmesan, easy recipe, healthy, family meal, sauteed, garlic, comfort food, quick meal, dinner ideas, spring vegetables
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