Description
This comforting classic recipe combines tender, golden-brown chicken breasts with fluffy white rice and fresh broccoli florets. Cooked all in one skillet, it offers a harmonious blend of flavors enhanced by garlic powder and low-sodium soy sauce, perfect for a wholesome weekday dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Rice and Vegetables
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on each side, approximately 6-7 minutes per side, ensuring the chicken is cooked through.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the long-grain white rice and pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low to allow the rice to start absorbing the liquid slowly.
- Steam Broccoli: Once the rice has absorbed some liquid, add the broccoli florets on top. Cover the skillet and let the broccoli steam for about 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and the rice is fully cooked.
- Season and Finish: Carefully remove the lid, stir in the low-sodium soy sauce and additional garlic powder if desired. Mix everything well to coat evenly.
- Serve: Plate the Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli while hot for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and chicken broth to keep sodium levels moderate.
- For added flavor, marinate chicken breasts in soy sauce and garlic powder for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Ensure the skillet is covered properly when steaming broccoli to retain steam and moisture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated within 2 days, best heated covered to maintain moisture.
- This recipe can be adapted by swapping broccoli with other vegetables like green beans or asparagus.
