Description
This One Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful and convenient meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken thighs are cooked with aromatic herbs and tender rice, all in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Rice Mixture:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Finishing Touches:
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in rice, chicken broth, thyme, and oregano. Simmer.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to pot. Cover and cook until rice is tender. Add peas in last few minutes. Let sit before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts with adjusted cooking time.
- Enhance flavor with a squeeze of lemon juice at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
