Description
Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli is a wholesome and satisfying dish that brings together juicy chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this nutritious recipe is not only quick to prepare but also a hit with family and friends. Enjoy a deliciously balanced meal in under 30 minutes that’s sure to please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, rinse broccoli, and mince garlic.
- Cook the rice: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of jasmine rice with 2 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and broccoli: Stir in minced garlic and broccoli; sauté until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp (about 3 minutes).
- Create the sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce with cornstarch. Pour over the chicken mixture and stir until well-coated.
- Combine and serve: Fluff rice with a fork, then spoon the chicken and broccoli mixture over the rice on each plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg