Amazing One Pot Chicken and Rice in Just 30 Minutes
A simple one pot chicken and rice dish perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe is easy to prepare and requires minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook chicken until browned, then remove.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add rice and stir.
- Pour in broth and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Return chicken to the pot.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for quicker cooking.
- Swap white rice for brown rice for a healthier option.
- Add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg