Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipe
created by
Michelle J. Apr. 19, 2025
“Same as dinner last night - chicken breast brown rice lentils red pepper onion and Spanish olives.”
Coach Sebastian
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Instructions
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1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water and cook according to package instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
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2. While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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3. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
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4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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5. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
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6. Stir in the cooked lentils and sliced olives, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
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7. If using, add the spinach and cook until wilted.
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8. Serve the chicken over a bed of brown rice, topped with the lentil and vegetable mixture.
Ingredients
1.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
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1 cup brown rice
3.
1 cup cooked lentils
4.
1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 medium onion, diced
6.
1/2 cup Spanish olives, sliced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
11.
2 cups spinach (optional for added fiber)
Nutrition
calories
400
fat
10
saturates
2
carbohydrates
45
fibres
10
sugar
2
addedSugar
0
protein
35
Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipe
My Rating
Michelle J.Author
"Same as dinner last night - chicken breast brown rice lentils red pepper onion and Spanish olives."
Coach Sebastian
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