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One Pot Chicken and Rice

A delightful dish combining juicy chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tsp paprika Brings a subtle smokiness
  • 1 tsp dried oregano Adds an aromatic herbal note
  • 1 tsp dried thyme Offers a warm, earthy flavor
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder Imparts a savory touch
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder Enhances the overall taste
  • 1/4 tsp salt Balances the flavors
  • 1/4 tsp pepper Provides a touch of heat
Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs Juicy and tender meat
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil, divided For sautéing
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked) The base of this dish, fluffy when cooked
  • 1.75 cups vegetable broth Infuses moisture and flavor
  • 1 Tbsp chopped parsley (optional garnish) Brightens the dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Coat both sides of the chicken thighs with this seasoning mix.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown but not fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low, add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet, toss in the diced onion, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the uncooked rice to the skillet, continuing to sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
  5. Pour the vegetable broth into the skillet, stir, and place the browned chicken thighs on top of the rice.
Cooking
  1. Cover the skillet with a lid and turn the heat up to medium-high, bringing the broth to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  2. After 20 minutes, turn off the heat but keep the lid on for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff the rice around the chicken, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serving
  1. Serve warm and enjoy each bite of this hearty dish.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for more vibrant flavor. You can mix in frozen peas or diced carrots in the last few minutes of cooking. For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the spice mixture for a couple of hours or overnight in the fridge before cooking.