Description
A warm and satisfying dish featuring tender chicken, creamy butternut squash, and perfectly cooked eggs, all served over a bed of rice. A healthy and balanced meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 soft-poached egg (or runny boiled)
- 1 hard-boiled egg, halved
- 1/2 cup cooked butternut squash (mashed or chunky)
- Pinch of chili powder or paprika
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the cubed chicken with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté it in olive oil over medium heat until golden and fully cooked (about 7-10 minutes).
- Prepare the butternut squash by steaming or boiling it until soft. Then either mash it or keep it chunky, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Boil one egg until it is hard, and poach the other for a soft, runny center.
- In a bowl, start with a layer of warm rice, then top it with the sautéed chicken, the cooked squash, the poached egg, and the halved hard-boiled egg. Sprinkle a pinch of chili powder and some fresh parsley on top.
- For extra flavor, you can optionally drizzle some olive oil, chili crisp, or hot sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chicken, bowl, rice, butternut squash, quick meal