Description
Savor the comfort of this One-Pot Chicken and Rice, a delightful dish bursting with flavor and simplicity, perfect for any family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Push vegetables to one side of the pot. Add chicken thighs, seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin. Sear each side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in rice until well-coated with oils from the chicken and vegetables.
- Pour in chicken broth carefully and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is fluffy.
- Gently fold in frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken beforehand for extra flavor.
- Customize this recipe with your favorite veggies like carrots or zucchini.
- For added depth, try incorporating fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg