Description
This easy one-pot chicken rice bowl is a quick, comforting weeknight dinner made with chicken thighs, seasoned rice, and veggies cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine preferred)
1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
2 tbsp cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken with salt, pepper, paprika; sauté until golden brown (5 min).
Stir in onion and garlic; cook 2 more minutes.
Add rice and stir well to coat grains.
Pour in broth; bring to low boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 18 minutes.
Add frozen veggies, cover again for 2 minutes.
Fluff rice and season to taste.
Notes
Use chicken breast or tofu for variations.
Add fresh herbs after cooking for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in airtight glass containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 410
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy rice recipes, one-pot chicken rice, weeknight chicken rice bowl