Budget-Friendly Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry
A quick, affordable meal packed with colorful vegetables and tender chicken, perfect for a budget-conscious weeknight. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breast, bell peppers, broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast
- 2 medium, diced bell peppers
- 1 head, florets broccoli
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup, cooked brown rice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 2 medium diced bell peppers and 1 head broccoli florets; cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 2: Push vegetables to the side of the skillet. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and sear chicken breast in batches until golden and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 cup cooked brown rice. Cook for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld. Serve immediately.
