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One-Pot Chicken and Rice dish garnished with herbs in a serving bowl

One-Pot Chicken and Rice

Cozy and simple, this one-pot chicken and rice is a quick dinner option ready in around 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
Grains & Broth
  • 2 cups rice Use long-grain white rice for best texture.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Adjust salt according to broth's sodium content.
Aromatics & Produce
  • 1 piece onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup frozen peas Add to the pot towards the end.
Fats & Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing.
  • to taste Salt Add at the end after tasting.
  • to taste Pepper Add with salt.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika For flavoring the chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Seasoning for the chicken.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme; add them to the pot and brown on both sides.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the rice, and pour in the chicken broth.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
  3. Stir in the frozen peas, and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Notes

For additional color and freshness, stir in chopped parsley or a squeeze of lemon before serving. Use a deep skillet if a pot is unavailable.