Description
One Pot Chicken and Rice is a delightful, hassle-free dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. This recipe features succulent chicken thighs simmered with fluffy basmati rice in a single pot, creating a comforting and flavorful meal that everyone will enjoy. Enhanced with the rich notes of smoked paprika and a blend of mixed herbs, this dish is not only hearty but also customizable! Add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spices to suit your taste. With minimal cleanup required, One Pot Chicken and Rice will quickly become a go-to favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs
- 1½ cups uncooked basmati rice
- 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1½ tsp mixed herbs (or Italian seasoning)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Combine smoked paprika, mixed herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rinse rice until water runs clear.
- Coat chicken thighs with the seasoning mixture and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add butter and rinsed rice; toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken stock and add reserved seasoning; stir well.
- Place seared chicken on top of rice mixture. Cover and cook on low-medium heat for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg