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Mediterranean Chicken and Rice

A flavorful one-pot dish featuring chicken, rice, and Mediterranean spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Rice and Vegetables
  • 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add marinated chicken thighs and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add diced red onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add Rice and Broth
  1. Stir in the rice, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
Combine and Finish
  1. Once rice is cooked, stir in the spinach and return the chicken to the skillet. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and mix well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This dish can be customized with other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms. Adjust spices to taste.

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