Description
A delicious and simple meal featuring juicy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1/4 cup cream or half & half
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
- In a hot skillet with olive oil, toss in the chicken seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and juicy.
- Add chopped bell peppers, onion, zucchini, and broccoli to the skillet. Sauté everything together for 6-8 minutes until the veggies are tender-crisp.
- Add a splash of water or chicken broth if the pan gets dry. Let the flavors mingle for a few extra minutes.
- Stir cream (and butter, if using) into your hot cooked rice. Mix well until creamy and smooth.
- Serve your garlic chicken veggie stir-fry next to a scoop of creamy rice.
Notes
Cut the chicken and veggies into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. Feel free to swap out vegetables based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken stir-fry, creamy rice, quick dinner, healthy meal, gluten-free