Best 7 Simple Chicken Breasts Brown Rice Recipes

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Chicken breasts and brown rice are a classic combination that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, there is a recipe out there that will suit your taste and skill level. This article will explore some of the best recipes for simple chicken breasts and brown rice, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a delicious and satisfying meal. From quick and easy one-pan dishes to more elaborate oven-baked creations, there is sure to be a recipe in this article that will become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ONE-POT CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE



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Easy, wholesome dish that is great by itself or paired with veggies.

Provided by mskm0307

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
2 stalks celery, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 ¾ cups water
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
1 bay leaf
1 cup brown rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place into the pot. Cook until golden brown on both sides, 10 to 12 minutes total. Add onion and celery. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Add water, carrots, and bay leaf. Stir in rice and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice has absorbed almost all the liquid, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 140.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE



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This hearty one-pot meal is perfect for weekend dinners when you have time to let the dish cook.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole cut-up chicken (2 1/2 to 3 pounds), skins removed, breasts halved crosswise (save wings for another use)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup long-grain brown rice
4 plum tomatoes, diced
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1 package (10 ounces) frozen green peas, thawed
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, turning, until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes; transfer to a plate.
  • Add onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, tomatoes, peppers, and 1 1/4 cups water; nestle chicken pieces in rice mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until rice is tender, 55 to 60 minutes. If any liquid remains in skillet, remove lid and simmer until evaporated.
  • Sprinkle peas over contents of skillet; cover, and remove from heat. Set aside until peas are heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

ONE-POT CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE



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A great dinner for the whole family, this one-pot meal is a smart way to use up any vegetables you probably already have on hand.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (6 to 8 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 celery stalks, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 bay leaf
1 cup brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place, skin side down, in pot. Cook until golden brown on both sides, 10 to 12 minutes total. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot; add onion and celery. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 20 minutes.
  • Add carrots, bay leaf, and 1 3/4 cups water; stir in rice and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice absorbs almost all the liquid, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 g, Cholesterol 3 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g

CHICKEN & BROWN RICE CASSEROLE



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This one is a bit healthier and there is no cream soup in it. You can add or remove vegetables and it will still be good.

Provided by Bobbiann

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups brown rice
1 (40 g) package onion soup mix
1 onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can mushrooms (optional)
4 cups water or 4 cups broth
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks or boneless or whatever)

Steps:

  • In casserole dish, mix together all ingredients except chicken.
  • Place chicken on top.
  • Cover and bake at 350º-400º for 1 hour 15 minutes or until rice and chicken are cooked.

GARLIC CHICKEN FRIED BROWN RICE



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Leftover brown rice is reborn in this chicken fried rice with peppers and onions. Black pepper, paprika, or dried parsley may be used to season after this is cooked.

Provided by JOYCE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup green onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the chicken, bell pepper, green onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rice; cook and stir to heat through. Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar and peas, and continue to cook for 1 minute. Return the chicken mixture to the skillet and stir to blend with the rice and heat through before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.4 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 701.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CHEESY BROWN RICE, BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Make a satisfying casserole out of good-for-you ingredients like broccoli and brown rice. Hint: the leftovers are just as good!

Provided by Cindy Rahe

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets
About 1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-size pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes, as desired
1/2 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
3/4 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 10-inch round baking dish with olive oil; set aside.
  • Microwave frozen broccoli on microwavable plate uncovered on High 4 minutes; set aside.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat a few teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook until golden on outsides and no longer pink in center. Remove chicken to plate. Add onion to the still-hot pan; season with salt, and cook until onion begins to soften and become translucent. Add garlic; cook 60 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, followed by flour, and stir to make a roux. Cook the roux 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly golden. Gradually beat in the chicken broth with whisk, followed by the milk, and simmer until slightly thickened into a gravy.
  • Either in the skillet (if large enough), or a large mixing bowl, mix the chicken, gravy, broccoli, brown rice, and half of the cheese. Pour mixture into baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter; add remaining cheese, and spread the mixture on top of casserole.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until top is crisp and golden and casserole is bubbling around edges. Let sit a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SIMPLE CHICKEN BREASTS & BROWN RICE



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Very simple and easy chicken & brown rice meal. I make this in my electric skillet for a one-dish meal. This has always been one of my favorite meals my mom makes; it's healthy and delicious!

Provided by WhoKnew

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb chicken breast (4-5 pieces)
1 tablespoon oil (optional)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups brown rice (I use Uncle Bens Minute Rice)
2 tablespoons parsley, well chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Brown chicken (in hot oil if desired).
  • Add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice and return to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover & simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in parsley, lemon peel, and pepper.
  • Cover & let stand until rice is tender (5-10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken breasts: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices will help to infuse them with flavor.
  • Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken breasts are cooked through: The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken breasts rest before slicing: This will help to keep the juices in the chicken.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides: Some popular options include brown rice, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Simple Chicken Breasts and Brown Rice is a healthy and flavorful meal that is easy to make. The chicken breasts are marinated in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices, then cooked over medium heat until they are cooked through. The brown rice is cooked in a flavorful broth, and the two dishes are served together. This recipe is a great option for a weeknight meal or a casual dinner party.

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