Ground Chicken Zucchini Rice Skillet: A Quick One-Pan Comfort Meal
By Liam Carter
This Ground Chicken Zucchini Rice Skillet is a warm, hearty dish featuring tender ground chicken, fresh zucchini, and fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines savory spices and textures in one convenient pan. Enjoy the comforting flavors that make every bite delightful, leaving the whole family satisfied and smiling. With minimal ingredients and quick prep, it's a fantastic addition to your dinner rotation.
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 black pepper (to taste)
- •1 teaspoon paprika
- •1 2 cumin (to taste)
- •1 4 chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes.
- 3
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the diced zucchini and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the rice, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- 7
Cover the skillet and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- 8
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 9
Fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
400
Protein
30g
Fat
15g
Carbs
45g
