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One Pot Chicken and Rice

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One Pot Chicken and Rice is a simple, hearty, and flavorful meal made with tender chicken and fluffy rice cooked together in a single pot. It’s a quick, nutritious dish that minimizes cleanup and is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  1. 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 medium onion, diced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice)
    2 cups chicken broth
    1 cup frozen peas (optional)
    1 teaspoon paprika
    1 teaspoon dried thyme
    ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
    ½ teaspoon black pepper
    1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sear chicken on both sides for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.

  1. In the same pot, sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the oil and onion mixture. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to the pot, placing it on top of the rice.
  3. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes (for white rice) or 40-45 minutes (for brown rice) until rice is cooked and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Add frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking, if using.
  4. Remove chicken and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve chicken on top of the rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • You can swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts or drumsticks, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes, diced jalapeños, or hot sauce for a spicier version.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini. If adding hard veggies like carrots, chop them small and sauté with onions to ensure they cook through.
  • If you don’t have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or water, though it may slightly reduce the flavor.
  • This recipe can be made in a slow cooker by cooking on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken and rice are cooked.

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