Chicken Gizzards with Brown Rice
Chicken Gizzards with Brown Rice brings tender, slow-simmered gizzards together with onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes for a richly seasoned, comforting bowl. The broth and onion soup mix infuse depth while the rice soaks up savory juices, creating a hearty yet lean meal. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a make-ahead lunch that reheats beautifully.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Gizzards with Brown Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken gizzards in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover them.
- 2
Cover the pan and bring it to a boil.
- 3
Boil over medium-high heat for 10 minutes.
- 4
Drain, reserving the water, and chop the gizzards into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Cook the rice according to the package directions using the reserved gizzard water.
- 6
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 7
Sauté the onion, mushrooms, and garlic until the onion is tender.
- 8
Add the gizzards and sauté for 5 more minutes.
- 9
Stir in the chicken broth, onion soup mix, and tomatoes.
- 10
Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 11
Stir in the rice, heat through, and serve.
- 12
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 299.64 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 21.48 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 42.44 g 15%
- Total Fat 5.95 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 202.99 mg High 68%
- Sodium 756.93 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 3.62 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 1.46 g --
- Added Sugars 1.44 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 21.58 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.16 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 118.01 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.1 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.33 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Gizzards with Brown Rice is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Gizzards & Hearts, Diced Tomatoes, Instant Brown Rice, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 299.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Gizzards with Brown Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Gizzards & Hearts, Diced Tomatoes, Instant Brown Rice, Minced Garlic, Mushrooms. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Gizzards with Brown Rice?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 299.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Gizzards with Brown Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Chicken Gizzards with Brown Rice healthy?
- Chicken Gizzards with Brown Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 299.64 calories and 21.48 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 756.93 mg (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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