Irresistible Classic Chicken and Rice Comfort in 30 Minutes
A simple classic chicken and rice recipe that’s perfect for a comforting homemade meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 2 cups long grain rice
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Brown chicken on both sides and remove.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add rice and stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, add salt and pepper, and return chicken to pot.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Use skinless chicken thighs for a lower-fat version.
- Substitute white rice with brown rice for more fiber.
- Add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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