Description
One Pot Chicken and Rice is a delightful, comforting meal that brings together tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice in one easy-to-make dish. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe offers a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner option. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a delicious blend of smoked paprika and mixed herbs, you can have a flavorful meal ready in about 30 minutes. The simplicity of cooking everything in one pot means minimal cleanup, making it an ideal choice for busy families. Serve it as is or pair it with your favorite sides for an elevated dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 skinless chicken thighs
- 1½ cups uncooked basmati rice
- 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1½ tsp mixed herbs
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, mixed herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Rinse basmati rice under cold water until clear; set aside.
- Season chicken thighs with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and sauté onions in the same skillet until soft.
- Add butter and rinsed rice; toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken stock and stir in the remaining seasoning mixture.
- Place seared chicken on top; 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: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg