One Pan Tomato Basil Chicken and Rice

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4.8

114 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    346 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

One Pan Tomato Basil Chicken and Rice

Crispy chicken bakes over a bed of tomato basil rice in this One Pan Tomato Basil Chicken & Rice. Dinner is ready in 45 minutes! All made in one pan and so easy to prepare, you won’t believe it when it’s done. No rice cookers and no extra pans needed!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 chicken thighs skin on, bone in
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper deseeded and chopped
  • cup sun dried tomato strips in oil chopped, optional: but adds flavour
  • 1 ⅓ cup long grain rice uncooked, rinsed (arborio rice may also be used for a risotto-like consistency)
  • 14.5 ounce crushed tomatoes with liquid
  • 1 ¾ cups chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt adjust to your taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper adjust to your taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1 pinch fresh basil extra chopped, to serve
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°c | 400°F. Heat the oil in a large, deep ovenproof cast iron skillet/or pan (over 30 cm or 12-inches). Add the chicken, skin side down; sear for 3-4 mins on medium-high heat. Turn each thigh and sear until golden all over. Transfer the chicken onto a warm plate.
  2. Add the garlic; fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the onion and red peppers / capsicum; fry for about 3 minutes or until and onion is transparent. Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, rice, crushed tomatoes and chicken broth (stock). Season with salt, pepper and dried basil. Bring to a simmer and allow the rice to soak up all the tomato flavours.
  3. Place chicken thighs, skin side up, over rice. Bring to the boil; rotate the chicken in the tomato sauce to coat; cover with foil; transfer to preheated oven and allow to bake for about 40 minutes, or until the rice has softened and absorbed the liquid and the chicken is cooked through. Stir through an extra ¼ cup of water to the rice ONLY if needed (if rice hasn't cooked fully).
  4. Remove cover; change oven settings to broil / grill on medium heat for a further 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is crispy and golden.
  5. Season with extra salt to taste; sprinkle with freshly chopped basil to serve.

Notes

  • Adapted from this One Pot Italian Chicken and Rice recipe

Nutrition Information

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Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 843mg (35%) Potassium 689mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 937IU (19%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 843mg 35%
Potassium 689mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 937IU 19%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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