Description
Mediterranean Chicken And Rice is a Flavorful Delight, combining tender chicken, fresh kale, and aromatic spices with fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt, divided
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
- 2 tsp garlic powder, divided
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1 bunch kale
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes in olive oil
- 2.5 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet on medium-high heat, add chicken in an even layer, let it sear for about 5 minutes, then stir and cook for another 3-5 minutes until done.
- Sauté the veggies: Remove the chicken, lower heat to medium, add chopped onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the kale: Stir in chopped kale, vegetable broth, and remaining seasonings. Cook for 2-3 minutes until kale wilts but maintains texture.
- Bring it all together: Add cooked rice, chicken, and sundried tomatoes to the pan with sautéed kale. Stir well, cover, turn off heat, and let sit for about 5 minutes.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife for cutting the chicken to ensure uniform cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken to achieve a good sear.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg