One-Pan Chicken and Rice
A comforting and budget-friendly one-pan chicken and rice dish that brings nostalgia and flavor to the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your chicken by seasoning with salt and pepper and marinating if desired.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, then add garlic.
- Brown the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir to combine, then pour in the broth.
- Cook on low heat covered for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Add carrots and peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve by fluffing the rice and plating with chicken, garnished with herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or curry powder for a twist. Adjust cooking times if using different types of rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one-pan, chicken, rice, budget-friendly, comfort food