What is Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas made of?

The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, Cooking Sherry, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 19 is above.

How long does it take to make Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas?

About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 689.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 8 steps.

Is Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas healthy?

Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 689.62 calories and 74.58 g of protein, or 149% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 475.12 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.33 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas

Name: Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 to taste Black Pepper; 40 oz Chicken Breast; 1.5 cups Chicken Stock; 0.5 cup Cooking Sherry; 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley; 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme; 4 cloves Garlic; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 2 cups Green Peas; 1 tsp Italian Seasoning; 1 cup Long-Grain Rice; 4 whole Minced Garlic; 8 oz Mushrooms; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 to taste Salt; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 1 whole Shallot; 8 oz Sliced Mushrooms; 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Halal 🕌

Tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, shallot, and garlic come together with white rice and green peas in a rich skillet sauce of dry sherry and chicken stock. Italian herbs, fresh thyme, and parsley add warm, fragrant seasoning to this comforting one-pot meal, well suited to a weeknight dinner with a green or Caesar salad and crusty bread.

Prep20 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

56 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 60 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 13 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 91 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed: 1 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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Heart Health: 81
Metabolic: 53
Digestive: 35
Inflammatory: 62
Performance: 59
General Wellness

1

Stir Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Season the pounded chicken with the seasoning mixture, and set aside.
2

Add olive oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, then add butter.
3

When the butter is melted and the oil is hot, cook the shallot and mushrooms for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove the mixture from the skillet and keep warm.
4

Add the remaining oil and butter to the same skillet. When the butter is melted and no longer sizzling, carefully add the chicken and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
5

Turn the chicken over and slowly add dry sherry. Cook for about 2 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.
6

Add chicken stock, the mushroom-shallot mixture, thyme sprigs, and parsley to the pan. Bring to a boil, then stir in rice. Lift the chicken so it rests on top of the rice and vegetables. Cover, reduce the heat, and cook for about 15 minutes.
7

Stir in peas, then stir the rice from the edges of the pan into the center. Taste and season with salt and pepper, and cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is no longer pink at the center and its juices run clear, about 5 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
8

Remove the thyme sprigs, fluff the rice with a fork, and garnish with the reserved fresh minced parsley.

About This Recipe

Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, and Cooking Sherry. Each serving provides about 689.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas made of?: The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, Cooking Sherry, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 19 is above.
How long does it take to make Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas?: About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 689.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 8 steps.
Is Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas healthy?: Skillet Chicken with Rice and Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 689.62 calories and 74.58 g of protein, or 149% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 475.12 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.33 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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