20-Minute Chicken Rice Bowl: Juicy, Fast & Irresistible
A simple and healthy chicken rice bowl with steamed broccoli and fresh lettuce, perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and sliced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken breast with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Steam broccoli until tender, about 4–5 minutes.
- Assemble bowls with white rice as the base.
- Add sliced chicken, broccoli, and chopped lettuce.
- Serve warm or portion into containers for meal prep.
Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa for extra fiber.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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