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30 Minute One Pan Chicken and Rice Easy Weeknight Dinner

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This 30 Minute One Pan Chicken and Rice offers a simple and flavorful option for busy weeknights. It combines juicy chicken with fluffy jasmine rice and vibrant vegetables for a quick and satisfying family dinner. Perfect for easy dinner or one pan meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed

Instructions

  1. Warm a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the chicken with half of the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes until nearly done.
  2. Mix in the sliced onion and bell peppers along with a pinch more salt and continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute, then add tomato paste and rice, coating everything evenly.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and the remaining salt, stir well, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat, keep the pot covered and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.

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