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One-Pot Chicken and Rice

Comforting and easy one-pot chicken and rice 🍗🍚. Tender chicken cooked with fluffy rice and flavorful vegetables—perfect for a hassle-free weeknight meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or boneless, as preferred
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Rice & Veggies
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add onions, carrots, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  4. Add rice and stir to coat in oil and vegetables. Pour in chicken broth and stir well.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  6. Stir in peas, cover, and cook 2-3 minutes more. Serve hot with optional fresh herbs.

Notes

This one-pot chicken and rice recipe is a family-friendly meal that's easy to prep and clean up. Swap vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference 🍗🍚🥕.