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Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Skillet
$10.79 Recipe/$2.70 Serving
Mediterranean chicken and rice is a simple, flavorful, healthy recipe that is ready in under 20 minutes and is so easy to make. This Italian chicken and rice is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe but is fancy enough for entertaining. The leftovers are also delicious, and this recipe is great for weekly meal prep.
Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces, using scissors or a sharp knife and plastic cutting board. Place the chicken in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, salt and italian seasoning. Stir well.
Preheat a large skillet over medium to medium high heat.
Chop the onions, finely chop the garlic and destem the kale and finely chop it.
When the skillet is hot, add the chicken and make sure the chicken is in one even layer. Don't touch the chicken for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, stir the chicken, cooking 3-5 more minutes until done.
Once chicken is done cooking, remove it from the skillet and turn the heat to medium.
Spray the skillet with olive oil or avocado oil spray. Add onions and cook 2-3 minutes. After 2-3 minutes, add chopped garlic and cook 1-2 more minutes.
Once the onions are well cooked (starting to brown), add the kale, vegetable broth and the remaining seasonings. Stir well and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly.
Once kale is wilted, add cooked rice, cooked chicken and sundried tomatoes to the kale. Stir well. Add a lid over the pan and turn off heat. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storing leftovers
Fridge: Store leftover Mediterranean chicken and rice in the fridge for up to 3 days. Note that leftover rice should only be kept in the fridge for a total of 5 days, so depending on how long the rice has already been in the fridge will impact how long you can store this recipe.
Freezer: You can freeze leftover Italian chicken and rice for up to 3 months. I recommend freezing it in single servings using Soupercubes. Once frozen solid, remove from the silicone and transfer to a freezer safe bag (I prefer Stasher bags). Be sure to label the leftovers with the name of the recipe, date and use by date (If you are using a stasher bag, you can use a dry erase marker for this).
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
345
Fat
8
g
Carbohydrates
37
g
Fiber
2
g
Sugar
1
g
Protein
30
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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