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Healthy Chicken and Rice (Easy One Pot Recipe for Meal Prep)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and nutritious one-pot meal combining tender chicken, broccoli, and cheesy rice, perfect for meal prep and healthy eating.

Ingredients

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

Olive Oil

  • 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)

Vegetables

  • ½ white onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Liquids

  • 1 cup chicken broth

Frozen Vegetables

  • 12 ounce frozen steam in bag broccoli (cooked and drained)

Grains and Cheese

  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese (or romano or a blend)
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions 

  • Mix salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Season chicken with the mixture and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil, cook chicken until browned and cooked through, then set aside.
  • Add remaining oil, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  • Pour in chicken broth, simmer 2-3 minutes, then add broccoli and chicken to heat through.
  • Stir in cooked rice and cheeses, melt cheese, then serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional cheese or herbs before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Healthy, Rice