Description
One Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the tastes of the Mediterranean to your table in just 30 minutes. This easy one-pot meal features tender chicken, aromatic spices, and perfectly cooked rice that will impress your family and friends without overwhelming your schedule. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is both delicious and nutritious, making it a go-to option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (sliced into 4 pieces)
- 1 cup rice (rinsed and soaked)
- 2 and 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Rinse and soak the rice for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent and add minced garlic.
- Combine spices in a bowl; add lemon juice and chicken. Coat well.
- Brown the marinated chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and chicken broth; add bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Stir in frozen peas; cover for an additional few minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg