Irresistible Chicken and Mushroom Bliss Bowl

Ingredients

- 1.5 pounds of chicken breast, diced
- 6 cups of chicken broth
- 2 cups of mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, green beans, bell peppers), chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups of jasmine rice

Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients: Begin by washing the vegetables and slicing the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes. Dice the carrots and slice the mushrooms while keeping other mixed vegetables ready.

2. Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of jasmine rice, a pinch of salt, and cover. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the water. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

3. Brown the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. When hot, add the diced chicken breast. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Toss in the sliced carrots, mushrooms, and mixed vegetables. Sauté until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.

5. Create Flavorful Broth: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet with the vegetables. Bring to a simmer and allow the flavors to meld together for about 5 minutes.

6. Combine Everything: Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked rice, stirring gently to combine. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb some broth and flavors. Adjust seasoning if needed.

7. Serve: Divide the chicken and mushroom rice mix into four bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives if desired. Serve warm.

Preparation Time

PT10M


10 minutes

Cooking Time

PT40M


40 minutes

Total Time

PT50M


50 minutes

Type of dish

Lunch

Keywords

Chicken, Mushroom, Rice, Comfort Food, Easy Lunch, Family Meal, Hearty, Healthy, One-Pot Dish

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1,600 calories total (400 calories per serving)

Ingredients

- 680 grams of chicken breast, diced
- 1.5 liters of chicken broth
- 300 grams of mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, green beans, bell peppers), chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced (approx. 240 grams)
- 200 grams of mushrooms, sliced
- 400 grams of jasmine rice

Instructions

1. Preparation: Start by thoroughly washing all vegetables. Carefully dice the chicken breast into small, equal-sized cubes for even cooking. Dice the carrots into thin rounds, and slice the mushrooms. Ensure all mixed vegetables are cleaned and chopped as needed.

2. Cooking the Rice: Place a medium saucepan on the stove and pour 500 milliliters of water into it. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, add the jasmine rice and a pinch of salt. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to low, and allow it to simmer for 15 minutes. Check that the rice is fully tender and has absorbed the water. Once ready, fluff the rice with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.

3. Browning the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add about a tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the diced chicken breast. Season the chicken with a generous pinch of salt and freshly cracked pepper. Cook the chicken pieces until they are browned and thoroughly cooked, usually taking about 6-8 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a separate plate to rest.

4. Sautéing the Vegetables: Using the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if necessary. Introduce the sliced carrots, mushrooms, and mixed vegetables to the skillet. Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until they've softened slightly and become fragrant, about 5 minutes.

5. Creating the Broth Mixture: Pour the chicken broth into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow the broth to simmer with the vegetables for around 5 minutes, ensuring the flavors meld together beautifully.

6. Combining All Components: Return the browned chicken to the skillet with the broth and vegetables. Gently add the cooked jasmine rice, stirring to distribute evenly throughout the mixture. Allow the combined ingredients to simmer together on low heat for an additional 5 minutes. This will enable the rice to absorb some of the delicious broth and enhance its flavor. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.

7. Serving: Once all components are well-combined and flavorful, divide the mixture evenly into four bowls. For an added touch, garnish each bowl with a sprinkling of freshly chopped herbs like parsley or chives. Serve the chicken and mushroom bliss bowls warm and enjoy this delightful culinary creation.

Preparation Time

PT10M


10 minutes

Cooking Time

PT40M


40 minutes

Total Time

PT50M


50 minutes

Type of dish

Lunch

Keywords

Chicken, Mushroom, Rice, Comfort Food, Easy Lunch, Family Meal, Hearty, Healthy, One-Pot Dish

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1,600 calories total