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30-Minute Easy Chicken and Rice Recipe That Never Fails

A quick and easy chicken and rice recipe perfect for a weeknight meal. This dish is simple to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken fillets with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. Cook chicken in the skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. Add rice and chicken broth to the skillet, stir, and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Place chicken on top of the rice, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, try using brown rice or adding vegetables like peas or carrots.