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One Pot Chicken and Rice Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

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One pot chicken and rice is a quick and tasty weeknight meal perfect for busy families. This easy dinner is a comforting one pot meal with tender chicken and fluffy rice that everyone will love. Enjoy this simple chicken rice recipe anytime.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 ½ tsp mixed herbs Substitute with Italian seasoning or herb de Provence
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped any types of onion would work for this recipe
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup green onions to garnish sub with chives or parsley or coriander

Instructions

  1. Combine smoked paprika, mixed herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and stir well. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until it runs clear, then put aside.
  2. Toss chicken thighs with the seasoning mixture, leaving about one teaspoon for later use.
  3. Warm olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and carefully brown the chicken thighs on each side for about three minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté chopped onions in the remaining oil until soft and translucent, then add butter and stir until melted. Add the rinsed rice and toast it for a minute or two without letting it stick.
  5. Pour chicken stock into the pan with the rice, add the reserved seasoning, and stir well while scraping the bottom to avoid burning. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Arrange the browned chicken thighs on top of the rice, cover the pot and cook over low to medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
  7. Sprinkle chopped green onions over the rice, cover, and let rest for another three minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

  • The chicken surface may appear dry once cooked, but this is normal
  • Gently stir the chicken into the rice before serving to reveal shiny, moist pieces
  • Adjust liquid and cooking time if using a different type of rice

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