Easy One Pot Chicken Rice
This easy one-pot chicken rice is a comforting and family-friendly dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and simple seasonings. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and needs no complex tools, making it a deliciously convenient comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced into small even cubes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Dice the onion into small, even cubes. Mince the garlic finely, and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces so it cooks quickly and evenly.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, then season with salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the outside is lightly golden but the chicken does not need to be fully cooked yet.
Add the diced onion to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and slightly translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the uncooked rice and stir for 1 minute so the grains are coated in the oil and seasonings.
Pour in the chicken broth and gently scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any flavorful bits. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 18 minutes.
After 18 minutes, remove the lid and stir in the frozen peas and carrots. Let it simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are heated through and the rice is tender.
Turn off the heat. Let the mixture sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is properly cut into even pieces so it cooks evenly.
Use a deep skillet or deep frying pan to prevent any overflow while cooking.
The flavor develops as the rice cooks, so be sure to toast the rice with the seasonings first.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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