Chicken And Rice Recipe
This one-pot Chicken And Rice Recipe is an easy, delicious, family-friendly dinner that doubles as the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, veggies, and seasonings come together for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1½-inch pieces
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced into half-moons
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden on each side, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Cook onion, carrot, and celery until onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and smoked paprika. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add rice and stir for 1 minute to coat each grain in oil.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any brown bits. Nestle chicken on top and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes without peeking.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes covered, then fluff with a fork.
Notes
For extra golden chicken, pat dry before seasoning. Adjust seasonings to taste. Leftovers can be transformed into soups, burritos, or rice bowls.
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