One Pan Spanish Chicken and Rice

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3,483 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    426 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

One Pan Spanish Chicken and Rice

Easy one pan Spanish chicken and rice is made with simple seasoning that come together with zesty, bold flavors in this one pot, 30 minute meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts OR 6 chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lemon
  • chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish

Spanish seasoning mix

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander (see note)
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients for the Spanish seasoning mix. Divide in half and set aside. Cut the lemon in half, then thinly slice one half - for garnish - and reserve the other half for juicing later in the recipe.
  2. Place chicken in a medium bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, then toss to coat well. Use half of the prepared seasoning mix to rub on both sides of each piece of chicken.
  3. Drizzle a large skillet with remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and bring to medium heat. Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to a plate. (It won't be cooked through at this point)
  4. Add rice, chicken broth, juice from 1/2 of the lemon, and remaining seasoning mix and stir to combine. Return chicken to the pan on top of the rice. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is cooked through.
  5. Garnish with lemon slices and freshly chopped cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • *Coriander is found in the spice section of any typical grocery store. In a pinch, cumin can be used as a substitute. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 426kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 765mg (32%) Potassium 675mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 691IU (14%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 426 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 426kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 765mg 32%
Potassium 675mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 691IU 14%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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