Chicken With Red Rice Recipe

Prepare Ingredients

Gather all the ingredients: chicken breasts, red rice, olive oil, garlic, onions, bell peppers, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and your favorite spices.

Cook Red Rice

Rinse the red rice under cold water. In a pot, combine the red rice with chicken broth and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 40 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Prepare Chicken

While the rice is cooking, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and your preferred spices. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through.

Cook Vegetables

In the same pan, add a bit more olive oil if needed and sauté diced onions, minced garlic, and bell peppers until they are softened and fragrant.

Combine and Simmer

Add the tomato sauce to the vegetables in the pan. Stir well and let it simmer for a few minutes. Then, place the cooked chicken breasts back into the pan to soak up the flavors of the sauce.

Serve

Fluff the cooked red rice with a fork and serve it on plates. Top with the chicken breasts and spoon the vegetable-tomato sauce mixture over the top. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.