Description
This One Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken cooked with fragrant rice, herbs, and a hint of paprika, all in one pot for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into chunks)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Brown chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and softened.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in rice to toast, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in peas, cover, and let sit off heat. Fluff with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- You can swap brown rice, adjusting liquid and cook time. Add veggies like carrots or bell peppers. A squeeze of lemon brightens flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
