Brown Rice with Chicken and Broccoli
Serves 4
Time 1 hr
Lean protein, greens and whole grains all in this one-pot weeknight meal. Make sure to cut chicken and broccoli into bite-size pieces so they'll cook evenly.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (8.0-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Method
Bring 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic and cook about 6 minutes or until tender.
Stir in chicken, rice and broth.
Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes.
Add broccoli and continue to cook about 15 minutes or until broccoli and rice are tender and all liquid is absorbed.
Remove covered pot from heat and let sit 5 minutes; uncover and fluff with a fork. Stir in thyme and pine nuts and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 370 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 50mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 45g carbohydrates (6g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 25g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (8.0-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts