Chicken with Turmeric and Paprika over Rice

Chicken seasoned with turmeric and paprika is cooked in one skillet with bell pepper and onion to make this quick and easy dinner that's best served over rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, or to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
• 1.3333333730698 cups water
• 0.5 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste
• 0.66666668653488 cup uncooked white rice
• 0.5 onion, halved and sliced
• 0.5 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Rub turmeric, paprika, and lemon-pepper seasoning over chicken. Place chicken in a skillet over medium heat and cover with water. Add bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Cook until chicken juices run clear and bell peppers are soft, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Season chicken mixture with salt and serve over rice.