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One Pan Tomato Basil Chicken served with rice and fresh basil leaves

One Pan Tomato Basil Chicken and Rice

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A flavorful and simple one-pan dish combining chicken thighs, rice, and aromatic herbs, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pieces chicken thighs, skin on and bone in
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pieces onion, diced
  • 1 pieces red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato strips in oil, chopped (optional) Optional ingredient for extra flavor
  • 1 1/3 cup long grain rice, uncooked and rinsed Arborio rice may also be used
  • 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes with liquid
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped For garnishing
  • 1 pinch fresh basil, extra chopped, to serve For garnishing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees C (400 degrees F).
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep ovenproof cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken, skin side down, and sear for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
  4. Turn the thighs and sear until beautifully golden all over before transferring them to a warm plate.
  5. In the same pan, add the garlic and fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Toss in the onion and red bell pepper, frying for about 3 minutes until the onion is transparent.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the optional sun-dried tomatoes, rice, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, and dried basil. Bring everything to a simmer.
  2. Place the chicken thighs, skin side up, over the rice mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  3. If the rice has not cooked fully, add a little extra water.
  4. Remove the cover, switch to broil setting, and broil for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken is crispy.
  5. Before serving, season with extra salt and garnish with freshly chopped basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for an hour before cooking. You can skip the broiling step for a quicker preparation.
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