Description
This one-pot Chicken And Rice Recipe is an easy, delicious, family-friendly dinner that doubles as the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1½-inch pieces)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced into half-moons)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden on each side, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Cook onion, carrot, and celery until onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and smoked paprika. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add rice and stir for 1 minute to coat each grain in oil.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any brown bits. Nestle chicken on top and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes without peeking.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes covered, then fluff with a fork.
Notes
- Adjust salt according to your taste.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice touch when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Rice, One-pot meal, Comfort food