One Pot Chicken and Rice
This easy one pot chicken and rice recipe is a healthy dinner made with simple and real ingredients. Perfect for any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 3-4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts , cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt , to taste
- ground black pepper , to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion , diced
- 2 carrots , peeled and shredded
- 2 celery stalks , chopped
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice , rinsed
- ½ cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a 3-quart stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper (I start with about 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until no longer pick and cooked through.
- Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery and garlic and sauté 1 minute.
- Increase the heat to high and add the broth and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Stir again, cover, and let simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed. Stir occasionally to keep the rice from sticking to the pot.
- Stir in the parmesan and parsley. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or any other desired seasonings.
Notes
Can used cooked chicken, if desired. Simply skip step #1 and add in after sautéing veggies.
Optional add-ins: For extra garlic flavor, add 3 whole garlic cloves while cooking, then remove before serving. You can also sauté extra veggies with the onion, like bell pepper or mushrooms.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. When ready to reheat, warm it up in the microwave or on the stovetop until it is warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 115mg, Sodium: 545mg, Potassium: 472mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 3778IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 143mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
