Easy Chicken Pepper Rice Skillet
Savor the delightful flavors of this Easy Chicken Pepper Rice Skillet, a vibrant one-pan meal that’s both bold and comforting. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and an array of colorful bell peppers with aromatic garlic and onion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the onion, bell peppers, and garlic; measure out all ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken thighs (5–7 minutes) and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant (3–4 minutes), then add diced bell peppers.
- Return chicken to skillet; stir in rice, black pepper, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
- Stir in frozen peas; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg