Description

One Pot Chicken and Rice is a simple, comforting, and flavorful dish where tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice are simmered together with aromatic herbs and spices. It’s a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s also perfect for meal prepping.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup long-grain white rice

2 cups chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts (or thighs) and season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and cumin. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the rice, making sure it's well coated in the oil and aromatic flavors.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, shred or slice the cooked chicken. If you're using frozen peas, stir them into the rice about 5 minutes before the cooking time is up.
Once the rice is cooked, return the chicken to the pot, and gently mix everything together.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap chicken with tofu or chickpeas and use vegetable broth.

You can add extra vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or corn for more flavor and nutrients.

To spice it up, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400 kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg