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a white bowl with rice and sauteed chicken and bell peppers on top.
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Chicken and Bell Peppers Rice Bowl with Spices

Rice bowls are some of my favorite recipes, and most take under 30 minutes to make. They are the perfect summer comfort food or a great weeknight meal that can easily be a packed lunch the next day. This chicken rice bowl is a healthy and simple recipe, perfect for busy school days too.
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free
Servings: 2
Calories: 389kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cooked rice
  • 1 chicken breast boneless & skinless
  • ½ red bell pepper sliced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper sliced
  • ½ green bell pepper sliced
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • fresh dill, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to the package. (You will need ½ cup of rice.)
    ½ cup cooked rice
    a silver pot filled with cooked rice.
  • Slice 1 chicken breast, and ½ of three different bell peppers into a bowl.
    1 chicken breast, ½ red bell pepper, ½ yellow bell pepper, ½ green bell pepper
    raw chopped veggies and chicken breast in a white bowl.
  • Add black pepper, olive oil, salt, and paprika to the chicken. Mix everything together and let marinate for 5 minutes.
    ½ tsp ground black pepper, 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp paprika
    chopped peppers and chicken breast in a marinade in a white bowl.
  • Heat skillet to a medium-low heat. Add marinated ingredients to the skillet and saute for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add to cooked rice. Garnish with fresh dill.
    fresh dill,
    sauteing chicken and bell peppers in a skillet.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinade the chicken with spices for longer, can even be over night. 

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1297mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1176IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg