Description
This One-Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is easy to make in just one pot. Tender chicken thighs cooked with aromatic rice, peas, and a hint of lemon, all in a savory broth, make for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Rice Mixture:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Juice of half a lemon
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper, and sear until golden brown. Set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add Rice: Stir in rice and cook briefly to toast.
- Cook Rice: Pour in broth, paprika, and thyme. Return chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Add peas, cook for additional 5 minutes until rice is tender. Sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley.
Notes
- You can use boneless chicken breasts with adjusted cooking time.
- Feel free to add bell peppers or carrots for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
