Mediterranean Chicken and Veggie Rice Bowl
A flavorful and easy-to-make bowl filled with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and roasted vegetables, finished with a drizzle of fragrant olive oil.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2mediumTomato, diced
- 1mediumOnion, diced
- 2cupsRice, cooked
- 1.5lbsChicken Breast, cubed
- 1mediumEggplant, cubed
- 2mediumCarrot, sliced
- 1tspSalt
- 1/2tspBlack Pepper
- 2tbspOlive Oil
Step-by-Step
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5m400°F - 2
In a large bowl, toss the cubed eggplant and sliced carrots with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
10m - 3
Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
20m400°F - 4
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
10mmedium heat - 5
Add the diced tomatoes and onions to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
5mmedium heat - 6
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine all the ingredients. Heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
3mmedium heat - 7
Serve the Mediterranean Chicken and Veggie Rice Bowl warm, drizzled with the remaining olive oil.
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