Healthy One-Pan Chicken and Rice
A nourishing and straightforward one-pan dish with tender chicken, hearty brown rice, and vibrant spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and sauté until they become translucent.
- Stir in the diced chicken breast and cook until it’s browned on the outside.
- Add the turmeric and let it cook for an additional minute to release its flavor.
- Mix in the brown rice and pour the broth into the pan; bring it to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover the pan, and let everything simmer for about 30 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
- Toss in the spinach and stir until it wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with turkey or tofu, and you can use white rice if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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