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Mediterranean Chicken and Tomato Rice Bowl

Seared chicken thighs simmered with canned diced tomatoes and garlic, served over basmati rice — a hearty midday bowl.

Mediterranean Chicken and Tomato Rice Bowl

Total

40 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

2

Servings

Recipe serves 2

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz oz chicken thighs
  • 3/4 cup cup basmati rice
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) can canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the basmati rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and oregano.

  3. 3

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken 4 minutes per side, then remove.

  4. 4

    Add the diced onion and cook 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, return the chicken to the pan, and simmer covered for 12 minutes until cooked through.

  6. 6

    Serve the chicken and sauce over the rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

560

28% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate58 g
Fat18 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium620 mg

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