Description
A delicious and easy dish combining juicy chicken with fluffy rice for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: Fresh herbs or vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the rice and chicken broth.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the seasoned chicken on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs or serve with vegetables.
Notes
Make sure to properly season the chicken for the best flavor. You can use brown rice instead of white, adjusting cooking time accordingly. Add vegetables like peas or carrots for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, baked chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food