Description
Yellow Rice Chicken Skillet is a vibrant one-pan dish that combines juicy chicken thighs with colorful yellow rice, bell peppers, and aromatic spices. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, delivering a burst of flavor with minimal effort. The enticing aromas will fill your kitchen, making it a family favorite that brings everyone together at the table. Get ready to impress with this delightful meal that’s both simple to prepare and visually stunning!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup yellow rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop onions and bell peppers, and mince garlic.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes each side). Remove from skillet.
- Add Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in Rice & Broth: Stir in yellow rice, chicken broth, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook the Chicken: Nestle the chicken back in the skillet. Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Toss in Peas & Serve: If using peas, stir them in before serving. Fluff with a fork to mix flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg