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Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Skillet

Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Skillet


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

This one-pan wonder is a busy night favorite—full of flavor, nourishing, and ready with minimal cleanup. With tender chicken, savory rice, and a burst of Mediterranean veggies, it’s a comfort meal with bold, herby charm. It’s the kind of dish that tastes like it took all day—but it didn’t.


Ingredients

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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp salt (divided)

2 tsp Italian seasoning (divided)

2 tsp garlic powder (divided)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 bunch kale, chopped

½ cup vegetable broth

¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil

2½ cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice


Instructions

Season chicken with 1 tsp each of salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft.

Add kale and vegetable broth. Cook until wilted.

Stir in rice, sun-dried tomatoes, and remaining seasoning.

Return chicken to the pan. Heat everything together for 2–3 minutes.

Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon, if desired.

Notes

One skillet, endless flavor—this Mediterranean dish is perfect for any night you need something easy, hearty, and delicious.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450 per serving
  • Sugar: 4g per serving
  • Fat: 12g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 45g per serving
  • Fiber: 3g per serving
  • Protein: 35g per serving