Chicken & Rice Skillet

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A hearty one-pan meal with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and savory Italian sausage.
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This Chicken & Rice Skillet is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. It combines tender chicken pieces with optional spicy Italian sausage, aromatic rice, and fresh vegetables like red peppers, onions, and tomatoes. The dish simmers in a flavorful broth infused with cumin and thyme, resulting in a rich, savory meal that&# 226;€™s both satisfying and easy to clean up. Perfect for feeding a family, it offers a great balance of protein and carbs without requiring multiple pots or pans. Serve it straight from the skillet for a rustic, home-cooked feel that everyone will love.

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Chicken & Rice Skillet

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 271.3

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This Chicken & Rice Skillet is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. It combines tender chicken pieces with optional spicy Italian sausage, aromatic rice, and fresh vegetables like red peppers, onions, and tomatoes. The dish simmers in a flavorful broth infused with cumin and thyme, resulting in a rich, savory meal that&# 226;€™s both satisfying and easy to clean up. Perfect for feeding a family, it offers a great balance of protein and carbs without requiring multiple pots or pans. Serve it straight from the skillet for a rustic, home-cooked feel that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the chicken breasts or thighs into 1/2-inch strips.
  2. Season the chicken strips with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat.
  4. Add the chicken (and sausage, if using) and sauté, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
  5. Transfer the cooked chicken and sausage to a plate.
  6. Add the chopped onion and red pepper to the skillet.
  7. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  8. Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until softened.
  9. Add the minced garlic and rice to the skillet.
  10. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat the rice.
  11. Pour in the chicken stock, chopped tomatoes, cumin, and thyme.
  12. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  13. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
  14. Stir in the thawed peas, cooked chicken, sausage, and sliced olives.
  15. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until peas are tender and everything is heated through.
  16. Serve warm, optionally with a side green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 271.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.6g21%
Saturated Fat 3.7g19%
Cholesterol 101.0mg34%
Sodium 93.1mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 30.6g62%

* 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, skillet, one-pot, dinner, easy, family-meal, comfort-food, sausage, vegetables, peas, tomatoes, cumin, thyme, american, main-course, weeknight, hearty, savory, quick
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