Description
Chicken Rice with Feta and Tomatoes brings Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum taste. Sizzling chicken, fluffy rice, tangy feta, and juicy tomatoes combine in one skillet for a delicious meal that feels like a quick trip to Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup rice, long-grain white
- 2 cups chicken broth
Vegetables, Cheese, and Seasonings:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create a zesty marinade.
- Coat 2 chicken breasts thoroughly in the marinade. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to let flavors penetrate deeply.
- Pour 2 cups chicken broth into a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup long-grain white rice and bring to a rolling boil at 212°F.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer rice for 17 minutes until liquid absorbs completely. Remove from heat and let stand, covered.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high temperature around 375°F. Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon each garlic and onion powder, plus salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice chicken breasts into thin, diagonal strips against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes and crumble ½ cup feta cheese in a separate bowl.
- Combine rice, chicken strips, tomatoes, and feta in a large serving dish. Toss gently to distribute ingredients.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh parsley on top for a bright, herbaceous finish. Serve immediately while ingredients are warm.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken ahead of time for deeper flavor, even if only for 15 minutes.
- Choose fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best taste and brightest color in your dish.
- Brown rice adds more fiber and nutrients, but white rice works perfectly if that’s what your pantry has.
- Swap chicken for grilled tofu or chickpeas to make this a vegetarian-friendly meal that’s just as satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 37-44 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg