Rice with Chicken
Rice with Chicken is ready in 45 minutes (20 hands-on) and has 720 kcal and 41 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.51. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 45 min
- Hands-on
- 20 min
- Calories
- 720 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.51
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- White rice170 g
- Boneless chicken thighs300 g
- Bell pepper120 g
- Onion100 g
- Tomato120 g
- Garlic10 g
- Frozen peas80 g
- Chicken stock500 g
- Sweet paprika4 g
- Olive oil30 g
- Saffron threads (optional)0 g
Method
Cut the chicken into pieces, season and brown it in the oil in a wide pan for 8 minutes.
Add the chopped onion, pepper and garlic and cook for 6 minutes, then the grated tomato for 3 minutes and the paprika.
Stir in the rice for 1 minute, pour in the hot stock with the saffron and season.
Cook for 18 minutes over medium-low heat, adding the peas for the last 5, until the rice is tender. Rest for 3 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 720 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 41 g |
| Carbohydrates | 87 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
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