29/10/2026
Need an easy dinner idea for a busy weeknight?
This Chicken & Veggie Pesto Brown Rice combines shredded chicken, brown rice, broccoli and spinach with pesto for a flavour-packed meal that’s ready in around 30 minutes.
Why it’s good for you
Each serving provides 36g protein and 6g fibre.
The broccoli and spinach add vegetable variety and provide nutrients including vitamin C, folate and iron, while brown rice provides a wholegrain base.
According to the supplied recipe, each serving provides 106mg vitamin C, 4mg iron, 200µg folate and 1,227mg potassium.
You’ll need:
480g shredded chicken
1 red onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
400g broccoli, chopped small
200g baby spinach
80g pesto
1â…“ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
250g pre-cooked brown rice
How to make it:
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and cook until tender, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add the chicken and broccoli and cook until the broccoli is slightly tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Meanwhile, prepare your brown rice according to the packet instructions if needed.
Add the brown rice, spinach and pesto to the pan and stir everything together. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the spinach has wilted.
Divide between bowls and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Makes 4 servings | Ready in 30 minutes
If you’re poaching your own chicken to shred, the original recipe suggests adding some low-sodium vegetable stock or broth to the poaching water for extra flavour.
Save this recipe for your next easy weeknight meal.
Recipe by LEPT Nutrition.