One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Rice

Name: One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp avocado oil; 1.5 to 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs; sea salt; 1 medium-sized yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1.5 cups uncooked white rice; 1 (14.5-oz) jar artichoke hearts; ⅔ cup sliced kalamata olives; ⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; Sea salt and black pepper to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
702 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean, American

One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Rice

Winston Blankenship

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This easy one-pot meal is big on flavor, yet low-fuss and nutritious! Perfect for meal prepping or special occasions alike, this easy dinner recipe is fun to customize using different add-ins.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 Tbsp avocado oil
1.5 to 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs 4 large chicken thighs
sea salt black pepper, garlic powder
1 medium-sized yellow onion
4 cloves garlic minced
1.5 cups uncooked white rice
1 (14.5-oz) jar artichoke hearts drained
⅔ cup sliced kalamata olives drained
⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tsp Italian seasoning
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Remove the chicken thighs from their packaging and place them on a large plate. Pat both sides dry using paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the avocado oil in a large thick-bottomed pot (such as a Dutch oven) or a large skillet with a deep lip over high heat. Allow the oil to heat up for a few minutes until it is sizzling hot.
Place the chicken thighs on the hot surface, skin side down. Brown for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate and set them aside.
Keeping the pot on the stove top, reduce the heat to medium heat (or medium-high heat depending on your stove top setting) and add the chopped onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to turn golden-brown, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and white rice. Sauté, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. This process allows the rice to brown slightly, which generates light and fluffy rice in the end.
Add the artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes to the pot, along with the chicken broth and Italian Seasoning. Give everything a big stir. Add the browned chicken thighs back into the pot on top of the rice mixture in a single layer. Cover the pot and bring to a full boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. To check the internal temperature of the thighs, insert a digital thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh.
Serve chicken thighs with Mediterranean rice and enjoy! If you’re a cheese lover, give everything a generous sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese or feta cheese.

Notes

To make the recipe with brown rice, follow all of the same instructions, but add an extra ½ cup of broth and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked. See blog post above for more details.
To make the recipe with brown rice, follow all of the same instructions, but add an extra ½ cup of broth and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked. See blog post above for more details.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Serving (of 4) Calories 702kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 1291mg (54%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 702 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1Serving (of 4)
Calories	702kcal	35%
Carbohydrates	79g	26%
Protein	49g	98%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Sodium	1291mg	54%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	7g	14%