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Cozy One-Pot Chicken & Rice

A comforting one-pot chicken and rice dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Base Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs Juicier than other cuts.
  • 1 cup white rice Can substitute with brown rice; just add extra cooking time.
  • 2 cups chicken broth Homemade is best, but store-bought works well.
  • 1 medium onion, diced Use yellow or red onion.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Add more if needed for flavor.
  • 1 cup frozen peas Adds color and sweetness.
Seasonings and Oil
  • 1 tsp salt Sea salt recommended.
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper To taste.
  • 1 tsp paprika Adds warmth without heat.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil Use your preferred variety.
  • optional red pepper flakes For added heat, if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the pan and brown on both sides for about 5 minutes.
  3. Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic, stirring until soft—about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the rice, coating it in the garlic and onion.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Cover the pot and cook on low for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  7. Stir in the frozen peas, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Fluff the chicken and rice mixture using a fork before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 34gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish is perfect for busy evenings. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
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