Chicken and rice w broccoli

5 steps

Updated at: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:58:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories711.7 kcal (36%)

Total Fat21.5 g (31%)

Carbs94.1 g (36%)

Sugars10.1 g (11%)

Protein34.4 g (69%)

Sodium3352.1 mg (168%)

Fiber7.4 g (26%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1onion

small, diced

1 poundchicken breast

cut into 1 inch cubes

2 teaspoonssalt

divided

1 teaspoonblack pepper

2 teaspoonsgarlic powder

1 teaspoonchili powder

1 teaspooncumin

1 ½ cupslong grain white rice

uncooked

1 ½ cupschicken broth

15 ouncescan tomato sauce

4 ouncescan green chilies

15 ozrotel

Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan, over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until they soften slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Increase the heat to medium high, add the cubed chicken. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, pepper garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

Add the rice, remaining salt, and cook with the chicken to lightly toast the rice. Pour the chicken broth, tomato sauce, and green chilies. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Bring mixture to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pan, and cook the rice untouched until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.

Step 5

Top with fresh cilantro, if desired