One-Pot Chicken and Brown Rice

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

Easy, wholesome dish that is great by itself or paired with veggies.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

One-Pot Chicken and Brown Rice

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 skinless

boneless chicken breasts

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 large yellow onion

cut into wedges

2 stalks celery

cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

1 ¾ cups water

2 medium carrots

cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces

1 bay leaf

1 cup brown rice

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place into the pot. Cook until golden brown on both sides 10 to 12 minutes total. Add onion and celery. Reduce heat to low cover and cook for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Add water carrots and bay leaf. Stir in rice and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice has absorbed almost all the liquid 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand covered for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

One-Pot Chicken and Brown Rice

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 363

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.9g 58%

Carbohydrates: 43.2g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 3.7g

Fat: 7.6g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 67.2mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 5204.8IU 104%

Niacin Equivalents: 19mg 146%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 51%

Vitamin C: 5.2mg 9%

Folate: 32.8mcg 8%

Calcium: 57.7mg 6%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 101.5mg 36%

Potassium: 535.2mg 15%

Sodium: 140.8mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 68.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.