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One-Pot Chicken and Rice

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A comforting and easy one-pot meal filled with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy jasmine rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs You can use chicken breasts as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice Any long-grain rice will work.
  • 2 cups Chicken broth Enhances the flavor beautifully.
  • 1 cup Carrots, chopped Feel free to mix in your favorite vegetables.
  • 1 cup Peas Frozen peas can also be used.
  • 1 bell pepper chopped Any color of bell pepper will do.
Spices
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 to taste Salt
  • 1 to taste Pepper

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add your chicken pieces and sear until golden brown on all sides.
  2. Toss in your chopped veggies and sauté until they start to soften.
  3. Stir in the rice along with your spices.
  4. Add chicken broth and bring everything to a simmer.
  5. Cover and let simmer until the rice is fluffy and absorbs all the liquid, usually about 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For freezing, use a freezer-safe container and reheat within 3 months for best flavor. Adding a splash of broth while reheating helps keep it moist.
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