4.6 from 24 votes
One Pot Chicken and Rice
With simple pantry ingredients and plenty of vegetables, this One Pot Chicken and Rice will easily become a family favorite!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 495 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless , skinless chicken thighs, about 4 thighs
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon homemade Italian seasoning
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms , quartered
- 1/2 cup frozen pearl onions
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese , finely shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots , or half a cup of each
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Generously salt the chicken thighs 30-60 minutes before cooking. Allow them to come to room temperature by placing them on the counter for 10-15 minutes before cooking. Combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and season both sides of the chicken.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet on medium high heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil. When oil is shimmering, place the chicken thighs in the pan and cook 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Add the uncooked rice, chicken broth, garlic, cooking wine, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, mushrooms, and pearl onions to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked and tender. Stir occasionally.
- Stir in the half and half, parmesan cheese, peas, carrots, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the cooked chicken thighs back into the pan. Simmer, uncovered, on low heat for 5-10 minutes, until thick and creamy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
495kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
786mg
(33%)
Potassium
1004mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1084IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
162mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 786mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1004mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1084IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.