Description
A simple one pot chicken and rice recipe that is flavorful and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook until softened.
- Stir in rice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Return chicken to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for more flavor.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: one pot chicken and rice recipe