Hearty American Chicken Bowl
A delicious and easy-to-make weeknight dinner that combines chicken, rice, and your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1 cup uncooked white ricerinsed and drained
- ●1 medium diced onionabout 2 cups
- ●1 medium diced bell pepperabout 2 cups
- ●2 cloves minced garlicabout 2 teaspoons
- ●1/4 cup grated cheddar cheeseoptional
- ●2 cups chicken brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 5
Add the chicken back to the skillet and stir in the chicken broth and rice.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
- 7
Simmer the mixture for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 8
Stir in the cheddar cheese (if using) and cook until melted and bubbly.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve the chicken and rice mixture hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs (if desired).
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy!