@christopherhopkins1: Garlic Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry with Creamy Rice 🍚🍗🥦 This bad boy is loaded with golden seared chicken, crisp broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, and onions alongside a mound of creamy rice. Juicy, colorful, protein-packed, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep. 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 For the Chicken & Veggies - 6 oz (170 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks - 1 cup broccoli florets - ½ medium zucchini, cut into thick half-moons - ½ red bell pepper, chopped - ½ green bell pepper, chopped - ¼ medium onion, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tbsp olive oil - 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce - ½ tsp smoked paprika - ½ tsp garlic powder - ¼ tsp dried oregano - ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper - Salt, to taste For the Creamy Rice - ¾ cup cooked white rice - 2 tbsp milk - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan - 1 tsp butter - Pinch of salt 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 1. Season that chicken: Toss the chicken chunks with paprika, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and a small pinch of salt. 2. Get it golden: Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until beautifully browned and cooked through to 165°F (74°C). Transfer temporarily to a plate. 3. Bring on the veggies: Add the remaining oil, onion, and bell peppers to the same skillet. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, then toss in the broccoli and zucchini. 4. Make it pop: Cook the veggies for another 3–4 minutes so they're tender-crisp rather than mushy. Add the fresh garlic during the final 30 seconds. 5. Bring it together: Return the chicken to the skillet, pour in the soy sauce, and toss everything over high heat for 1–2 minutes. Let some of those chicken edges and veggies pick up a little caramelization—that's the good stuff. 6. Make the creamy rice: Stir the hot cooked rice with butter, milk, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt until lightly creamy while keeping the individual grains visible. 7. Load that plate: Spoon the creamy rice into a generous mound at the top of the plate and pile the sizzling chicken-veggie stir-fry across the bottom and sides. Serve immediately. Boom—dinner handled! Prep Time: 12 minutes | Cooking Time: 18 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: ~620 | Servings: 1 large meal

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