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One Pot Chicken and Rice

Serve this delicious one pot chicken and rice recipe with a big green salad or a side of steamed vegetables for a healthy dinner this week.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 286 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 (4 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 1 large celery stalk diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup dry brown rice (I used basmati)
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 5 basil leaves thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken thighs in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the rosemary, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the chicken and toss to coat.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  3. Turn the heat to medium. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil in the skillet. Add the onion, carrot and celery, and cook until the vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir the brown rice and chicken broth into the vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. Nestle the chicken and any accumulated juices into the rice. Cook (covered) until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. The rice should be tender and the chicken cooked through.
  6. Stir in the parsley and basil. Season to taste. Serve.

Notes

  • Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1thigh + ¾ cup rice Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 26.1g (9%) Protein 25.5g (51%) Fat 10.7g (16%) Saturated Fat 1.2g (6%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 393.4mg (16%) Fiber 2.2g (9%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286

% Daily Value*

Serving 1thigh + ¾ cup rice
Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 26.1g 9%
Protein 25.5g 51%
Fat 10.7g 16%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 393.4mg 16%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Sugar 2g 4%

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