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One Pot Chicken with Tomato Basil Risotto

This one pot chicken with tomato basil risotto is a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 684 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 small white onion , minced
  • 1 1/4 cups short grain rice
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 cup of chopped, seeded tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high. Sprinkle the chicken thighs with the italian seasoning as well as salt and pepper to taste. Place the chicken in the pan skin side down, cook for 5-6 minutes or until deep golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook on the other side for another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pan and cover. Add the onion into the pan, cook for 4-5 minutes or until translucent. Add the rice and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the white wine into the pan, turn up the heat to high and cook until the wine has evaporated. Add the chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the pan.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and bring the liquid back to a boil. Cover the pan and place it in the oven. Bake for 40 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the pan. Add the pesto, tomatoes and cheese to the rice and stir to combine. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Put the chicken back on top of the rice and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 684kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 893mg (37%) Potassium 609mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 800IU (16%) Vitamin C 17.4mg (19%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 4.5mg (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 684

% Daily Value*

Calories 684kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 893mg 37%
Potassium 609mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 800IU 16%
Vitamin C 17.4mg 19%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 4.5mg 25%

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