Savory Chicken & Yellow Rice Delight 🍗🍚

This easy recipe packs in flavor while requiring minimal effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, the juicy chicken paired with fluffy yellow rice creates a hearty meal that's sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with a side salad or some steamed veggies for a balanced and satisfying dinner! 🥗✨

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 5 1/2 cups of water
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 green bell pepper, diced (optional)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 (16-ounce) package yellow rice
• A pinch of ground black pepper
• A pinch of poultry seasoning (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prepare the broth: In a large skillet, bring the water and chicken bouillon granules to a boil.

3. Cook the chicken: Add the chicken breasts and diced bell pepper (if using) to the skillet. Let them simmer over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, which should take about 20 minutes.

🔥 Make sure to check the chicken with a meat thermometer! The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.

4. Prepare the baking dish: Remove the chicken from the skillet and pour the remaining broth into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

5. Add the rice: Stir the yellow rice and its included seasoning packet along with the olive oil into the broth.

6. Arrange chicken: Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice and season them with black pepper and poultry seasoning.

7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.

8. Fluff and serve: Once done, fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

🥄 Pro Tip: If you love extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for a couple of hours before cooking.

Variations

• Vegetarian: Substitute chicken with assorted vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and mushrooms. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken bouillon for a delicious veggie version!

• Spicy: Add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the broth for a kick of heat.

• Herbaceous: Toss in some fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro after baking for added brightness and flavor.

• Faster Cooking: Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken! Just add it on top of the rice before baking and reduce the baking time by about 15 minutes.

Enjoy your delightful meal! 🍽️🥳