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Cozy One Pot Chicken And Rice Meal Steaming Hot I

One-Pot Meal recipe

This One-Pot Chicken and Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, and perfectly cooked rice—all in one pot! It’s a fuss-free meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights and requires minimal cleanup. The dish is well-seasoned with garlic, onion, and a hint of paprika, making it a family favorite.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (such as Basmati or Jasmine)
  • 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • ½ cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place them skin-side down in the pot and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.

  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pot, add the chopped onion and diced carrot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, turmeric, and thyme, cooking for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Cook the Rice: Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat it in the flavors. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.

  4. Simmer with Chicken: Nestle the chicken thighs back into the pot, skin-side up. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

  5. Finish the Dish: Add the peas and gently stir them into the rice. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, if using.

  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: One-Pot Meals
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Halal, Gluten-Free
  • Author: Delishing recipes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: One-Pot Meals
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

Keywords: One-pot meal, chicken and rice, easy dinner, family-friendly, comfort food, quick recipe, stovetop cooking