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One‑Pot Chicken and Rice

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This One‑Pot Chicken and Rice delivers tender, flavorful chicken nestled in a fragrant bed of fluffy rice—all cooked together in a single pot for easy prep and clean‑up.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-Pot
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken, skin side down, until golden brown (5–6 minutes), then flip and brown the other side. Remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat slightly and add chopped onion; cook until softened (3–4 minutes).
  5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  7. Add rice and stir to combine, then nestle chicken pieces back into the rice.
  8. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 18–20 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  9. If using, stir in frozen peas and carrots, cover, and let sit off heat for 5 minutes.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, add a splash of broth or water to maintain moisture.
  • Boneless chicken can be used; adjust cook time accordingly.
  • Add extra veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms during the onion step.
  • Brown rice requires a longer cook time and more broth.

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