One-Pot Chickpeas Chicken & Rice Dinner
If you are looking for easy, quick, healthy dinner ideas for kids this one comes out so amazing, the whole family can enjoy it together! A one-pot chickpeas, chicken, and rice dinner is the ultimate solution for busy families looking for a nutritious, flavorful, and fuss-free meal. I love the idea that you throw everything in one pot, ready within 20 minutes and very minimal clean up. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also a balanced meal that pleases both kids and adults, making it a weeknight favorite.This wholesome dish combines tender chicken, protein-rich chickpeas, and perfectly cooked rice, all infused with a gorgeous yellow color from the turmeric.
A Nutrient-Packed Meal:
This dish is a nutritional powerhouse thanks to its key ingredients:
- Chicken: A lean protein that provides essential amino acids for growth and development. Chicken is also rich in B vitamins, which help maintain energy levels and overall health.
- Chickpeas: These legumes are an excellent source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber, which promote digestion and help keep you full longer. Chickpeas are also rich in minerals like iron and magnesium.
- Rice: A versatile carbohydrate that provides energy and pairs beautifully with the other ingredients. You can use white rice for a softer texture or brown rice for added fiber and nutrients.
- Turmeric: If you guys know me you know how much I stand by this spice. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory and has amazing medicinal properties. Great for immunity and can fight off inflammation in the body.
Why One Pot Chickpeas Chicken & Rice Dinner?
-First off, it is very easy to make! Fewer dishes means less cleanup, making this meal ideal for busy weeknights.
-Chickpeas, rice, and chicken are budget-friendly, making this meal very affordable. All you need is rice, a piece of chicken breast and a can of chickpeas and you can feed up to 5 people.
-If you are looking for easy dinner ideas for kids, this one is great for adults and kid-friendly. Everything cooked together comes out soft and easy to chew. It’s hearty, wholesome, and filled with ingredients that nourish the body and soul.
– It combines key food groups like protein, carbohydrates, and fiber into one dish, ensuring that growing children get the energy and nutrients they need.
-This meal is allergen-friendly, making it easy to make if you have any guests coming over. It is gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free and dairy-free.
Tips for Success:
-I recommend prepping everything before for quicker cooking. Wash the rice, shred your chicken cut the onion and wash your canned chickpeas. After that your good to go!
-For this recipe I used chicken breast that I had left from a rotisserie. If you are making fresh chicken, you can cook it before however you’d like. You can pan fry or boil and cut it up into pieces. I personally used chicken breast in this recipe, but any part of the chicken will work, breast, thigh or pieces of drumstick.
What you need:
A medium size non-stick deep pan. I used my Titanium, non teflon, non-toxic Pan by Our Place, food comes out perfect every time.
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One-Pot Chickpeas Chicken & Rice Dinner
Ingredients
Directions
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Prep everything for quicker cooking. Wash rice, wash chickpeas from can, cut onion and shred chicken.
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Add 3 tbsp olive oil to heated pan, along with onion, turmeric, salt, black pepper and sauté for a few minutes till golden brown If onions are sticking to pan add 1 tbsp of water
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Add rice, chickpeas, chicken and mix
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Add another drizzle of olive oil on top (about 1 tbsp)
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Add water and bring to a boil
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Once boiling, cover, reduce to low-medium heat and cook for 20-25 minutes
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When ready, fluff everything together and serve!
My toddler love this! Thanks a lot! (: