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Ground Chicken Zucchini Rice Skillet

Savory Ground Chicken Zucchini Rice Skillet for Quick Dinners

Enjoy a nutritious and quick Ground Chicken Zucchini Rice Skillet, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken can substitute with ground turkey
  • 2 medium Zucchini diced
  • 1 cup Rice white or brown, uncooked
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin for seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground chicken, breaking it up and cooking for 5–7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3–4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Incorporate 2 diced zucchinis and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Mix in 1 cup of uncooked rice and 2 cups of chicken broth, seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before reheating.

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