Greek Chicken Stew With Rice

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Satisfy Your Cravings with Greek Chicken Stew with Rice Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 whole chickens , cut into serving pieces
1 small yellow onion , chopped
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 cup long grain brown rice
1 3/4 cups chicken stock or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives or 1/2 cup ripe black olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese , for topping

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
296
Sugar
1g
Fat
12g
Greek Chicken Stew with Rice is a wholesome and comforting dish that's perfect for a chilly winter night or as a main course meal for any occasion. The combination of succulent chicken with tangy Kalamata olives, oregano, and feta cheese provides a Mediterranean feel to the dish. The use of brown rice instead of white makes this dish healthier and more fiber-rich. This dish is best enjoyed with a green salad or steamed veggies on the side. It's also great as a buffet dish for a celebratory occasion or family gathering.

Instructions

1.Heat up olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add chicken to the skillet and cook until brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
3.Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4.Add onion and garlic to the skillet and saute for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
5.Add rice, chicken stock, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir until combined.
6.Add chicken back to the skillet and bring everything to a boil.
7.Reduce heat to low and cover the skillet, letting it simmer for 45-50 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
8.Add olives to the skillet and stir until heated through.
9.Top with crumbled feta cheese, and serve hot.

PROS

This dish is rich, flavorful, and satisfying.

It’s packed with protein from the chicken and is a good source of fiber from the rice.

The combination of olives and feta cheese adds a zesty and salty kick to the dish.

CONS

The cooking time for this dish is somewhat lengthy.

This dish may not be suitable for someone on a low sodium diet due to the presence of olives and feta cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in protein from the chicken and good carbs from the brown rice.
It is also packed with healthy fats from the olives which are good for the heart.
Brown rice in this dish contains vitamins and minerals including niacin, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and selenium which helps support the body’s metabolism.
The chicken contains all essential amino acids necessary for maintaining muscle mass and providing energy, while the olives contain vitamin E and other phytonutrients that offer anti-inflammatory benefits.

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