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Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice
This old fashioned chicken and rice recipe is a Southern classic, made with tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice all in one pot.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 389 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 ribs celery diced
- 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 2 breasts) cut into 1” pieces
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups rice long grain white, basmati, or brown
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter.4 tablespoons butter
- Add the onion and celery and cook until softened but not browned.
- Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken has stiffened and starts to brown very slightly.
- Add the stock, rice, salt, pepper, remaining butter, and parsley. Bring to a boil.2 tablespoons butter
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
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Notes
- Cut the chicken into similarly sized pieces so that it will cook evenly.
- Check the cooking time for the type of rice you use in the recipe. Brown rice (or other varieties) may require more or less time.
- Let the pan sit, covered and off the heat, for about 10 minutes at the end of cooking for fluffier rice.
- Storing: place cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Store in an airtight container or freezer safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating and serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
1102mg
(46%)
Potassium
365mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
491IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1102mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 491IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.