Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Ground Turmeric
- 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice
- 1 medium Onion (Diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Diced Carrots
- 1 cup Frozen Peas
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle turmeric over the chicken and mix well.
- Add diced carrots and frozen peas, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add rice to the skillet and stir to distribute evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir gently to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and transfer to the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from oven, fluff with a fork, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in turmeric, salt, and pepper for an hour before cooking. You can customize with different vegetables as you like.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg