Description
A quick and healthy one-pan meal featuring ground chicken, zucchini, and rice cooked together with savory spices for a delicious and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the diced zucchini and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the chicken and vegetables.
Pour in the chicken broth and add dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
