Shadi's One-Pan Turmeric Chicken with Rice
Shadi's One-Pan Turmeric Chicken with Rice blends tender chicken, fragrant basmati, and warm turmeric into a cozy, well-seasoned dish. Onion, garlic, and carrot add depth while a splash of lemon and fresh parsley brighten each bite. Ideal for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a simple gathering when you want satisfying flavors in one pot.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shadi's One-Pan Turmeric Chicken with Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 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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- 49
- Heart Health
- 25
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the water, chicken breasts, onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper into a 4-quart pot.
- 2
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 4
An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should show 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- 6
Rinse the rice in a sieve under running water several times to remove excess starch.
- 7
Add the rice and carrot to the broth in the pot.
- 8
Bring to a simmer; reduce the heat to medium-low; and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- 9
Meanwhile, shred the chicken with two forks.
- 10
When the rice is done, fluff it with a fork.
- 11
Gently stir in the shredded chicken and drizzle with lemon juice.
- 12
Taste and add more salt if needed.
- 13
Sprinkle with parsley.
- Calories 395.08 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 27.77 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 60.84 g 22%
- Total Fat 3.1 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.87 mg High 31%
- Sodium 446.52 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.4 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.94 g --
- Added Sugars 4.97 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 13.0 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.7 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 368.5 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 7.11 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.97 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Shadi's One Pan Turmeric Chicken with Rice is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 395.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shadi's One-Pan Turmeric Chicken with Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Black Pepper, Carrot, Fresh Parsley, Ground Turmeric. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shadi's One-Pan Turmeric Chicken with Rice?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 395.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shadi's One-Pan Turmeric Chicken with Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Shadi's One-Pan Turmeric Chicken with Rice healthy?
- Shadi's One-Pan Turmeric Chicken with Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 395.08 calories and 27.77 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 446.52 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, 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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