Description
This one pot chicken and rice recipe is a cozy, flavor-packed solo meal made with juicy chicken thighs, white rice, and pantry staples—ready in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 cup long grain white rice
1/2 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and sear chicken thighs until golden.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until translucent.
3. Stir in rice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
6. Turn off heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use jasmine or basmati rice for a slightly different flavor.
- If using chicken breast, cut in half and add halfway through cooking.
- Let rest before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: One Pot Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: one pot chicken and rice, solo dinner, easy chicken recipe