One Pot Chicken and Rice Dish
This One Pot Chicken and Rice is an easy, homemade dinner made from scratch with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and rich seasonings—all in just one pan! Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 5 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspooon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup onion small diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup white rice rinsed and dried
- 1 ¾ cups chicken stock
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry, then season all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, and chipotle powder. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add in the olive oil and sear the chicken until browned on each side but not cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, then sauté the onions until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the rice to the pan and toast for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in the chicken stock, making sure to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add ½ teaspoon or more of salt if using unsalted or low sodium salt chicken stock.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Turn the heat to medium-high, cover, and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let the dish rest—without uncovering—for 5-10 minutes. This allows the rice to finish steaming and absorb any remaining liquid.
- Remove the lid, fluff the rice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Rinse and dry the rice - At least 20 minutes before cooking the rice, rinse in a mesh strainer and let dry. This will improve the overall texture of the rice.
- Let the chicken rest at the end - Keeping the lid on for an extra few minutes helps keep the rice perfectly fluffy and ensures the chicken stays juicy.
- Adjust seasoning to taste - If using low-sodium or unsalted chicken stock, taste and adjust the salt before serving.
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