Hearty Garden Chicken and Rice Recipe

Name: Hearty Garden Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice; 3 cups chicken broth; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 5 teaspoons butter; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 1/2 large green bell pepper, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 1 cup sliced fresh okra; 2 cloves garlic, diced; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
3 cups chicken broth
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
5 teaspoons butter
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 large green bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 cup sliced fresh okra
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1
In a pot, bring the rice and chicken broth to a boil.
2
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
3
In a pot with enough water to cover, boil the chicken breast halves 20 minutes, or until juices run clear.
4
Drain, cool, and cut into chunks.
5
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, carrot, okra, and garlic until tender.
6
Mix in the cooked chicken and red wine vinegar.
7
Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes.
8
Mix the cooked rice into the skillet.
9
Season the mixture with chili powder, garlic salt, paprika, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
10
Continue cooking until heated through.

786

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice, 3 cups chicken broth, 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 5 teaspoons butter, and more.

Yes, Hearty Garden Chicken and Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Garden Chicken and Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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