Description
A delicious one-pot Serbian rice dish with chicken, packed with flavors and health benefits. Perfect for meal prep and low in calories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice (preferably long-grain)
- 1 pound of chicken breast or thighs, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stir in the rice and let it toast for a couple of minutes. Then pour in the chicken broth, bell peppers, and peas.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, check if the rice is cooked. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Use leftover chicken for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Serbian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg