Description
A comforting one-pot dish combining succulent chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Thighs, bone-in
- 1 Cup Long-grain Rice
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Onion, Chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Cup Mixed Vegetables
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Optional: Fresh Herbs (e.g., Thyme, Parsley)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, brown in the pot for 3-4 minutes each side.
- Add rice and mixed vegetables, stir for a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender and rice is fluffy.
- Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare chicken and rice without broth and store separately. Cook together before serving. For alternative cooking methods, consider using an air fryer or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, one-pot meal, comfort food, family dinner