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Healthy Chicken Tomato Rice

Quick and Nutritious Chicken Tomato Rice

2servings
45 min
Easy
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logPlan-friendly portions
Healthy Chicken Tomato Rice

About this recipe

Savor a wholesome and flavorful meal with our Healthy Chicken Tomato Rice. This dish combines tender chicken breasts with vibrant tomatoes and fluffy rice, enriched with aromatic spices. Perfect for a nourishing and quick weeknight dinner, the recipe is simple yet satisfying, offering a balanced meal rich in protein and essential nutrients.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika, then add to skillet. Sear until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes each.

  3. 3

    Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, sautéing until onion is soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in rice, coating with onion mixture.

  5. 5

    Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.

  6. 6

    Return chicken to skillet, placing it on top of the rice. Cover and reduce heat to low.

  7. 7

    Simmer for about 20 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

  8. 8

    Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork before serving.

Chef's tip

For added flavor, consider topping with fresh basil or a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

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