One Pot Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort Food for Everyone
A delicious and simple recipe for a comforting meal that brings everyone together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rice
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add chicken thighs and sear until browned.
- Stir in rice, broth, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg