Description
One Pan Chicken and Rice is a flavorful, hassle-free dish that combines tender chicken thighs, fluffy long-grain rice, and colorful vegetables, all cooked in one skillet. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, delivering maximum taste with minimal effort. Infused with aromatic spices and cooked to perfection, it’s a comforting dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Brown them in the skillet for about 4 minutes on each side until golden.
- Stir in rice and pour in chicken broth. Mix until combined.
- Cover with foil or a lid and bake for 25-30 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid.
- Remove from oven, fluff with a fork, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg