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

Total
40 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
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
Cook the basmati rice according to package directions.
- 2
Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken 4 minutes per side, then remove.
- 4
Add the diced onion and cook 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- 5
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, return the chicken to the pan, and simmer covered for 12 minutes until cooked through.
- 6
Serve the chicken and sauce over the rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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