Description
A simple and flavorful one-pot chicken and rice dish that’s perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or braiser over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the sliced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the rinsed rice, tomato paste, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir well so the rice gets coated in the seasonings.
- Pour in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and nestle the pieces into the rice.
- Bring everything to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover tightly and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and let the skillet rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can use bone-in chicken thighs and adjust cooking time.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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