Description
Mediterranean Chicken and Rice is a vibrant one-pot meal that transports your taste buds straight to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean. This delightful dish features tender chicken, fragrant spices, and colorful vegetables, all simmered together to create a comforting and satisfying dinner. In just 45 minutes, you can enjoy this healthy and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. With its customizable ingredients and easy preparation, Mediterranean Chicken and Rice is sure to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Spices: oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper
- Garnish: Kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and cumin for about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add more oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes). Add the bell pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in rice; cook for 1 minute before adding tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Return browned chicken to the skillet; stir and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Mix in olives and feta cheese. Let sit briefly before serving with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg