Description
A delicious and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and flavorful rice, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the oil and onion mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the frozen peas and carrots, thyme, paprika, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot, bringing the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute brown rice for a healthier option, but adjust the cooking time to about 40-45 minutes to ensure it cooks through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg