Looking for a quick and easy one-pot meal that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than this chicken and rice skillet dinner with a kick! Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of vibrant vegetables are all cooked together in a savory sauce that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a satisfying and flavorful meal. So grab your skillet and let's get cooking!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN RICE SKILLET
Pleasant seasonings and plenty of vegetables highlight this traditional chicken and rice pairing. Leftovers are great reheated in the microwave. -Jan Balata, Kilkenny, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add the celery, onions and peppers; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in beans and mushrooms until heated through., Stir in the broth, water, garlic and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender; fluff with a fork. To serve, top rice mixture with chicken breasts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 990mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
20-MINUTE CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET DINNER RECIPE
Provided by Brandie Valenzuela
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan, swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper, rice, water, pepper and salt. Stir together.
- Add broccoli to top of chicken and rice without stirring; cover and allow to sit for about 2 minutes. Stir broccoli into chicken/rice mixture. Continue to cook until rice is fully cooked and broccoli is tender-crisp. Remove from heat, Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET DINNER
Prepare this delicious Chicken and Rice Skillet Dinner that's flavored with broth and teriyaki sauce. This Chicken and Rice Skillet Dinner is a scrumptious staple recipe you'll want to add to your collection asap.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 6 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
- Add broth, steak sauce and rice; mix well. Bring to boil.
- Stir in remaining ingredients; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.
- Fluff with fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g
CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET
My Cuban mother-in-law makes the best Arroz Con Pollo, but it is very time consuming. This is my quick, weeknight version of the dish she makes. -Jacqueline Correa, Landing, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender., Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add the broth, tomatoes, water, cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Add chicken and peas; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
CHICKEN STREET CORN SKILLET
Ree thinks this recipe-a riff on Mexican street corn that she's turned into a full meal with the addition of rice and chicken-is the perfect recipe to pass onto her daughter Paige, as everything goes into one pan to bake and is served straight away. What could be simpler?
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a bowl, mix the chicken, corn, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green chiles, garlic, green onions, butter, chili powder, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup Cotija and 1/4 cup cilantro. Juice in 1 lime and mix well.
- Add the rice to a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or baking dish and spread to cover the bottom. Top with the chicken and corn mixture, spreading as needed. Top with the pepper jack cheese and a sprinkle of chili powder. Bake until bubbly and browned, 12 to 14 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with the remaining 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1/4 cup Cotija and 1/4 cup cilantro. Cut the remaining 2 limes into wedges. Serve with the warmed tortillas, chips and lime wedges on the side, and with the Tomato Avocado Salad.
- Add the tomatoes, avocado, green onions, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to a bowl. Toss to combine. Garnish with the cilantro.
CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE SKILLET RECIPE
With this creamy chicken and rice casserole skillet recipe, you can get all you need in one dish. It has deliciously tender chicken, tons of veggies and of course you cannot forget the rice and cheese!
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Main Course
Time 38m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In the bottom of a large skillet pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add in the onion, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft (about 6 minutes).
- Add in the rice and garlic and cook for 1 minute (stirring occasionally). Add in the broth, milk, and remaining salt. Add pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to keep the rice from sticking to the pot.
- Add in the cooked chicken, stir to mix it all together, and bring back to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover skillet with a lid, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender* (about 15-18 minutes).
- Remove skillet pan from heat. Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and 1 cup of cheese.
- Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Top with the remaining cheese and place the lid on top of the skillet and let the cheese melt and the rice continue to steam (about 5 minutes).
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Sodium 1622 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PERFECT SKILLET CHICKEN AND RICE
Have you tried a recipe like this but came out with dry chicken and overcooked or mushy rice? Throw that recipe away and try this one. It won't fail you for deliciously juicy chicken, perfect rice, and perfectly cooked peas. Modified from America's Test Kitchen.
Provided by AniSarit
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in flour to coat and shake off any excess.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
- Brown the chicken well on ONE SIDE ONLY, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add more canola oil to the pan, add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and return to medium-high heat until softened, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the rice thoroughly and let toast for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the wine and let the rice absorb it completely, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Nestle the chicken into the rice, browned side facing up, including any accumulated juices.
- Cover and cook over medium heat until the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a clean plate. Gently brush off and discard any rice clinging to the chicken, then tent the chicken with foil and set aside.
- Return the skillet of rice to medium-low heat, cover, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 8 to 12 minutes longer.
- Off the heat, sprinkle the peas over the rice, cover, and let warm through, about 2 minutes.
- Add the scallions and lemon juice to the rice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with the chicken and lemon wedges.
CHEDDAR CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET
This is such a great weeknight dinner and it tastes amazing!!! The mixture of chicken, fresh tomatoes, broccoli and italian dressing makes for a delicious dinner the whole family will love. You of course can make it with any vegetable on hand-I've even made it without the cheddar cheese and the taste is still great!!
Provided by Cookinmomof3
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat italian dressing in large skillet over med high heat.
- Add the chicken and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic to taste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth and broccoli.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
- Let stand covered for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cheddar cheese and stir until blended.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder to your liking and ENJOY!
PAPRIKA CHICKEN THIGHS AND RICE SKILLET
This chicken thigh and rice skillet supper cooks together in one pot for an easy, relatively hands-off, all-in-one dinner that is full of smoky paprika flavor.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Chicken Thighs
Time 1h15m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine paprika, seasoning salt, and garlic powder for seasoning blend in a small bowl; rub into both sides of chicken thighs.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs to the hot oil and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add onion and garlic to the Dutch oven and stir into the drippings. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add rice and stir until well coated in oil.
- Turn off the heat and pour in chicken stock. Stir, scraping the bottom of the pot with a spoon to loosen any browned bits. Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, paprika, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Place chicken on top and cover with a lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and use tongs to remove chicken to a plate. Stir rice from the bottom to the top, then place chicken back on top of rice. Cook, uncovered, until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15 to 18 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 726.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for organic or locally-sourced chicken, basmati or jasmine rice, and crisp vegetables.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the rice will not cook evenly and the chicken will not brown properly. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
- Use a well-seasoned skillet: A well-seasoned skillet will help prevent the chicken and rice from sticking. If you don't have a well-seasoned skillet, you can season it by cooking a few tablespoons of oil over medium heat for a few minutes.
- Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a slight bite: Overcooked rice will be mushy and unpleasant. To test the rice for doneness, taste a few grains. The rice should be tender but still have a slight chewiness to it.
- Add the vegetables towards the end of cooking: This will help them retain their crispness and flavor.
- Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
This chicken and rice skillet dinner is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp vegetables is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, this dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or rice. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken and rice skillet dinner a try. You won't be disappointed!
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