Description
Easy One Pot Chicken and Rice is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave something hearty yet effortless. This delicious dish combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice all cooked in one pot, making it not only a time-saver but also a flavor-packed meal that your whole family will love. With ingredients you likely have on hand, this budget-friendly recipe ensures minimal cleanup while delivering maximum satisfaction. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or prepping for the week ahead, this comforting one-pot wonder will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast (cubed)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 2 large garlic cloves (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1.5 cups long grain rice
- 3.5 cups chicken stock
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a deep pan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden.
- Stir in diced onion and bell peppers. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute before mixing in smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, and tomato paste.
- Incorporate rice and chicken stock; bring to a boil then reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked through, adding more stock if needed.
- Stir in fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg