Easy Chicken and Rice Bowl Recipe
This chicken and rice bowl delivers a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal featuring tender grilled chicken, fluffy instant rice, and vibrant veggies, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked instant rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped frozen green pepper, thawed
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 package (9 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
- 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, cook the rice in chicken broth according to the package instructions for maximum flavor infusion.
- Sauté the veggies: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the green pepper and onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they’re crisp-tender and fragrant.
- Add the protein and seasonings: Stir in the grilled chicken strips, corn, peas, basil, and sage. Let everything cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until heated through.
- Combine and finish: Stir the cooked rice into the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly and serve hot.