One Pot Chicken and Rice
A flavorful and easy one-pot meal combining tender chicken thighs with aromatic basmati rice, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 cups uncooked basmati rice
- 6 pieces chicken thighs
- 1.5 tsp mixed herbs (Substitute with Italian seasoning or herb de Provence)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 0.5 cup green onions (to garnish, substitute with chives, parsley or coriander)
Instructions
- Mix smoked paprika, herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rinse rice and set aside.
- Season chicken thighs with about a teaspoon of the spice mixture. Sear in hot oil until golden, then set aside.
- Sauté onions until soft, add butter, then toast rice for 1-2 minutes. Add stock, seasoning, and deglaze pan.
- Place chicken over rice, cover, and cook on low-medium for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and water absorbed.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, cover, and let stand for 3 minutes. Fluff and serve.
Notes
Ensure rice is rinsed well to prevent clumping and adjust seasoning to taste before serving.