November 4th, 2025
Recipes
Shredded Chicken and Rice Bowls
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 30"
This Shredded Chicken and Rice Bowl is a delicious protein meal prep. Choose-your-sauce shredded chicken, roasted broccolini, warm rice, and a pat of melty butter. Easy, healthy, and super versatile.
How To MakeDiet Type: Classic
Shopping List
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For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounce jar simmer sauce (such as salsa verde, tikka masala, or coconut curry)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For the Bowl
- 1 pound broccolini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- cooked white rice, to taste Topping Ideas
- sour cream, avocado, and/or butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the rice in a rice cooker or stovetop according to package directions.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets.
- Step 3: Heat the 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets to the pan and sear for 2 minutes per side. Then pour all of the sauce into the pan. Cover with a lid and cook over for 10 minutes.
- Step 4: Once the chicken has cooked, remove it from the pan to cool. Shred the cooled chicken with two forks and stir the shredded chicken back into the sauce. Set aside.
- Step 5: While the chicken cools, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 6: If the broccolini are very thick, slice them in half lengthwise until each stalk is about the width of a finger. Spread the broccolini on a baking sheet and toss with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast the broccolini for about 10 minutes, or until fork-tender but still bright green in color.
- Serve: Build your bowls with the warm rice, broccolini, and shredded chicken. Enjoy with any toppings you like (salsa verde + non-dairy sour cream is epic).
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Shredded Chicken and Rice Bowls
PT30M 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 12 ounce jar simmer sauce (such as salsa verde, tikka masala, or coconut curry) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound broccolini 2 tablespoons olive oil cooked white rice, to taste sour cream, avocado, and/or butter Gluten Free 4 Servings
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