Description
Experience bold, home-cooked flavors with this Easy Chicken Pepper Rice Skillet Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan meal combines tender chicken thighs with vibrant bell peppers and aromatic spices. In just 45 minutes, you can create a satisfying dish that’s not only delicious but also visually appealing. The simplicity of this recipe ensures minimal cleanup, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meal with family and friends. Packed with protein and veggies, it’s a nutritious choice that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the bell peppers.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs seasoned with black pepper. Cook until browned on both sides (about 5-7 minutes each).
- Stir in rice until coated in oil. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add bell peppers and frozen peas; stir well and reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 116mg