Manisha Das

Easy One-Pot Chicken And Rice For A Stress-Free Dinner

Sauté Chicken

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.

Cook Onion And Garlic

In the same pot, add the diced onion. Sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.

Add Rice And Broth

Stir in the rice, then add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.

Combine Ingredients

Return the browned chicken to the pot, along with the frozen peas and carrots. Stir to combine.

Simmer

Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

Fluff 

Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Serve

This one-pot chicken and rice meal is not only easy to prepare but also comforting and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights!