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Heartumental Simple Chicken & Vegetable Rice Bowl

Heartumental Simple Chicken & Vegetable Rice Bowl

A simple everyday chicken, vegetable, and rice bowl made with basic ingredients, simple seasoning, and an easy skillet cooking method.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 small bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 small onion, sliced
  • 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for about 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the same skillet. Add the onion, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, then add the broccoli and garlic. Continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss with the vegetables. Cook for another 1–2 minutes so the flavors come together.
  5. Divide the warm cooked rice between two bowls. Top with the chicken and vegetables. Finish with fresh lemon juice and parsley or cilantro if desired.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the skillet so the chicken and vegetables can brown properly. Cut the vegetables into similar-sized pieces for more even cooking. Taste before serving and adjust the seasoning, lemon juice, or herbs to your preference.