One Pot Chicken and Rice: Quick, Hearty Comfort Food Recipe
One Pot Chicken and Rice is a comforting and easy meal where tender chicken pieces cook together with seasoned rice and vegetables in a single pot, making a flavorful, hearty dish with minimal cleanup. The dish typically features herbs and spices, and can be customized with different vegetables or sauces for added flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or mix of dried thyme, oregano, basil
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup long-grain white rice such as basmati, rinsed
- 1 10 oz bag frozen peas and carrots (or other mixed vegetables)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce optional
- 1 ½ cups water or chicken broth
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Notes
- Using chicken broth instead of water enhances flavor.
- Substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- You can swap frozen vegetables for fresh ones or add leafy greens at the end.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 2-3 days and reheat gently.
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