Baked Rice with Chicken Breast and Vegetables

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you bake rice with chicken breast and vegetables? Gather your ingredients. Feel free to change up the vegetables to your taste. Use long-grain parboiled rice.

2. Step 2:

   

   Rinse the chicken breasts, pat them dry well, and cut them into medium pieces.

3. Step 3:

   

   Drop the green beans into boiling salted water and blanch them at a gentle boil for about 5 minutes. Drain them in a sieve.

4. Step 4:

   

   Peel and rinse the onion and cut it into small dice.

5. Step 5:

   

   Wash, peel, and quarter the carrot lengthwise, then slice. If the carrot is thin, you can just cut it into rounds.

6. Step 6:

   

   Wash the bell pepper and remove the seeds and stem. Cut it into medium dice. Don't cut the vegetables too small, or they'll overcook during baking.

7. Step 7:

   

   Heat some of the vegetable oil in a skillet and add the chicken pieces. Fry them over medium-high heat until golden, turning the pieces now and then so they brown evenly on all sides. The seared crust keeps the meat juicy by locking in the juices.

8. Step 8:

   

   Transfer the fried chicken to a plate. Add more vegetable oil to the skillet and sauté the chopped carrot and onion, stirring occasionally, for 2–3 minutes.

9. Step 9:

   

   Add the bell pepper to the vegetables and fry for 1 minute.

10. Step 10:

    

    Add the green beans and chicken to the skillet.

11. Step 11:

    

    Season everything with salt, spices, and aromatic herbs to taste, and stir.

12. Step 12:

    

    Rinse the rice thoroughly several times, until the water runs clear.

13. Step 13:

    

    Add the rice to the skillet and stir. Warm everything over low heat for 2 minutes so the rice absorbs the oil.

14. Step 14:

    

    Transfer the contents of the skillet to a baking dish and spread it out evenly.

15. Step 15:

    

    Pour in hot water — enough to cover the rice and vegetables completely.

16. Step 16:

    

    Cover the dish with foil.

17. Step 17:

    

    Bake the rice, vegetables, and chicken in an oven preheated to 350°F (180°C) for 60–80 minutes, until the rice is done and the water has fully evaporated. Near the end, uncover the foil. If the water is absorbed but the rice is still a bit raw, add a little more water. Cooking time can vary depending on your oven.

18. Step 18:

    

    The rice with chicken breast is ready. Enjoy!