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Creamy Chicken and Rice Skillet with Veggies

A close-up of a creamy chicken and rice skillet with colorful vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and corn, garnished with parsley.
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A simple and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 cups Bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Zucchini
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then add them to the hot skillet. Sear each side until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer chicken to a plate, tent with foil, and let it rest while you sauté the vegetables.
  4. Add diced onions, bell peppers, and zucchini to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until veggies soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook another minute.
  5. Stir in the long-grain rice, coating each grain in oil and veggie juices. Toast the rice for about 1 minute until it smells nutty.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Increase heat to bring to a gentle boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and let everything simmer undisturbed until the rice absorbs the liquid, about 18–20 minutes.
  8. Let the skillet rest covered for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken into pieces, fluff the rice, then top with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Optional: Sprinkle extra smoked paprika for a bolder smoky touch.

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Keywords: chicken and rice, skillet dinner, one-pan meal, vegetable skillet, easy dinner, weeknight meal, healthy recipe

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