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One Pot Chicken And Rice

My one pot chicken and rice is a version of the universally loved dish served to families all around the world. This favorite dish is quick and simple!
Course Chicken Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken and rice recipes, one pot meals, one pot recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 507kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 heaping tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long grain rice rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth,
  • 1 heaping tablespoon chicken flavor Better Than Bouillon, dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, optional
  • fresh parsley
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Instructions

  • Toss chicken (1 1/2 pounds) with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon) and coat evenly.
    Step 1 how to make one pot chicken and rice, Season the chicken.
  • Heat oil (2 tablespoons) over medium-high heat in a large skillet. When the oil shimmers add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until it begins to brown. (It doesn't need to be completely cooked at this point).
    Step 2 how to make one pot chicken and rice, Cook the chicken.
  • Stir in garlic (1 heaping tablespoon) and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add rice (1 cup) and vegetables (1 cup) and stir to combine.
    Step 3 how to make one pot chicken and rice, Stir in the garlic. Add rice and veggies.
  • Pour in chicken broth (1 cup) and the dissolved Better Than Bouillon (1 heaping tablespoon) with the water (1/2 cup boiling water) it was dissolved in.
    Step 4 how to make one pot chicken and rice, Pour in the chicken broth and bouillon.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid then simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked. Adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat, add 2 tablespoons butter, cover, and allow the heat from the rice and continue cooking the rice for 5-10 more minutes. Stir mixture and fluff with a fork and serve.
    Step 5 how to make one pot chicken and rice, Boil and simmer. Adjust the seasoning and add butter.

Notes

  1. Rinse It! Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Rinsing removes, dirt, debris, and excess starch, which results in a fluffier, less sticky rice.  
  2. Add Aromatics: If you like, add minced onions and celery after Step 2 and sauté. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 3573IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg