Chicken Breast & Rice
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Chicken Breast & Rice is a nutritious dish featuring tender chicken breast served over fluffy rice, providing a satisfying and balanced meal. With a good source of protein, it supports energy and muscle maintenance.
This dish is served in a variety of meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP across New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Chicken Breast & Rice
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Chicken Breast & Rice shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Chicken Breast & Rice is a wholesome meal featuring tender, juicy chicken breast served over perfectly cooked rice, offering a comforting and nutritious dining experience.
Ingredients
- •1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp salt
- •0.5 tsp black pepper
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •1 cup long-grain white rice
- •2 cups chicken broth
- •1 tbsp butter
- •0.5 cup frozen peas
- •0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 5Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- 6Add rice, chicken broth, and butter to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- 7Place chicken breasts back on top of the rice, cover, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
- 8Add frozen peas, cover again, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- 9Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Chef Tips
- Substitute thighs for darker, juicier meat.
- Add a pinch of saffron for a fragrant twist.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.