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Healthy Rotisserie Chicken and Rice Skillet (Easy Weeknight Dinner)

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Healthy rotisserie chicken and rice skillet cooked in one pan for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 ½ cups pulled rotisserie chicken
Vegetables
  • 2 shallots finely diced
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus or frozen broccoli
Seasoning and Flavor
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar or white vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 2 tbsp Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 1 Fresh lemon or lime juice

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Large Spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until soft.
  2. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add smoked paprika, cumin powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Add pulled rotisserie chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing it to brown slightly.
  5. Add white wine vinegar and stir.
  6. Add vegetables and cook until tender.
  7. Add cooked rice and mix until warmed and lightly toasted.
  8. Remove from heat and top with chopped cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges or fresh lime.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 46gProtein: 24gFat: 16gCholesterol: 55mg

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