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One Pot Chicken and Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450
A flavorful and easy one-pot dish featuring tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)

Other

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 2.25 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 lemon (Juice of)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • STEP 1: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in olive oil until golden brown. Remove from pot.
  • STEP 2: Sauté onion until translucent. Stir in garlic, turmeric (if using), and paprika. Cook until fragrant.
  • STEP 3: Add rice and toast for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer gently.
  • STEP 4: Nestle chicken into the pot. Cover and cook until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  • STEP 5: Rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and fluff rice. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, try using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. They stay moist and add richness to the rice.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken