Ingredients: • 1 lb chicken breast, diced • 1 cup dry jasmine rice • 2 cups chicken broth • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1–2 cloves garlic, minced • ½ tsp Italian seasoning • Salt & pepper • ½ cup shredded mozzarella (or sliced fresh mozzarella) • Fresh basil, chopped • Optional: balsamic glaze drizzle
Directions:
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper & Italian seasoning. Sear in skillet until mostly cooked. 2. Add garlic and cook 30 sec. 3. Stir in dry rice + chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. 4. Cover and cook 15–18 min until rice is tender. 5. Stir in tomatoes and top with mozzarella. Cover 2–3 min until melted. 6. Finish with fresh basil + optional balsamic drizzle.
Approx macros (depends on cheese/rice used): ~430–480 cal | ~40–45g protein per serving (makes 4)
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Caprese Chicken Rice Skillet (High Protein ❤️)
Ingredients:
• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup dry jasmine rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella (or sliced fresh mozzarella)
• Fresh basil, chopped
• Optional: balsamic glaze drizzle
Directions:
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper & Italian seasoning. Sear in skillet until mostly cooked.
2. Add garlic and cook 30 sec.
3. Stir in dry rice + chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
4. Cover and cook 15–18 min until rice is tender.
5. Stir in tomatoes and top with mozzarella. Cover 2–3 min until melted.
6. Finish with fresh basil + optional balsamic drizzle.
Approx macros (depends on cheese/rice used):
~430–480 cal | ~40–45g protein per serving (makes 4)
Save this one — easy weeknight dinner 🤍