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Ground Chicken Garlic Rice Skillet

Easy Ground Chicken Garlic Rice Skillet That Bursts With Flavor

A comforting Ground Chicken Garlic Rice Skillet that combines juicy chicken, fragrant garlic, and fluffy rice in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet Base
  • 1 pound Ground chicken Choose lean for a healthier option.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Use extra virgin for richness.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice For fluffy grains.
  • 2 cups Chicken broth Substituting water for added flavor.
Seasonings & Extras
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley or green onions For garnishing.

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers lightly, about 1 minute.
  2. Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the hot skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Season the ground chicken with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then add to the skillet. Cook 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Stir in the long-grain rice, coating it in the flavorful juices. Toast for 1–2 minutes until slightly opaque.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 18–20 minutes.
  6. Let the skillet rest off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff gently with a fork, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness.

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