Description
One Pot Chicken and Rice is a comforting, hassle-free dish that brings together tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice in a single pot. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a satisfying meal that can be customized with your favorite vegetables and herbs. With its savory flavors enhanced by smoked paprika and mixed herbs, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, the easy cleanup makes it a win-win for home cooks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs
- 1½ cups uncooked basmati rice
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1½ tsp mixed herbs (Italian seasoning or herb de Provence)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup green onions to garnish (sub with chives, parsley, or coriander)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, mixed herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rinse basmati rice until the water runs clear.
- Marinate chicken thighs with most of the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onions in the same pot until translucent. Add butter and then toast the rinsed rice for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken stock along with the reserved spices. Place seared chicken on top, cover tightly, and cook on low-medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until rice is fluffy.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 87mg