Ground Chicken Zucchini Rice Skillet
A comforting one-pan meal combining ground chicken, zucchini, and rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground chicken and use a spoon to break it into smaller pieces while it cooks until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the diced zucchini and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin. Mix well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for about 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork and sprinkling with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a salad or crusty bread. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for quick meals and can be frozen for meal prep.