One-Pan Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice
A quick, one-pan meal combining tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and fragrant jasmine rice for a balanced family dish. This asian-inspired asian ready in about 45 minutes pairs jasmine rice, sliced chicken breast, florets broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 cup jasmine rice
- 1.5 lbs, sliced chicken breast
- 1 cup, florets broccoli
- 1 red, sliced bell pepper
- 1 cup snow peas
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 1 cup jasmine rice in 1.5 cups water according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1.5 lbs chicken breast slices and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 cup snow peas. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Step 6: Mix in cooked rice and serve immediately, garnished with additional sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pan Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep jasmine rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pan Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pan Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice?
Asian asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 30-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
