Description
A hearty and healthy chicken and brown rice stew, perfect for meal prepping. This recipe is packed with protein and flavor, featuring tender chicken, wholesome brown rice, and savory vegetables in a rich tomato broth.
Ingredients
Scale
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add the uncooked brown rice, low-sodium chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and smoked paprika to the pot.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the brown rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes before serving.
- Portion into meal prep containers for future enjoyment.
Equipment
Recommended kitchen tools: Digital Food Scale, Glass Meal Prep Containers and Vacuum Sealer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: meal prep
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: chicken stew, brown rice, meal prep, high protein, healthy, comfort food, easy dinner, one pot, tomato based, mushrooms
