Delicious One-Pot Chicken and Rice: The Perfect Comforting Weeknight Dinner

Delicious One-Pot Chicken and Rice: The Perfect Comforting Weeknight Dinner

About this recipe

This one-pot chicken and rice dish is the perfect comforting weeknight dinner. With just one pot to clean, it’s easy to make and even easier to clean up! The tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice are flavored with spices and herbs for a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  4. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add rice and stir to coat with the spices.
  7. Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juice and bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  9. Add chicken back to the pot and stir to combine.
  10. Let the dish sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice and chicken with a fork.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Summary

This one-pot chicken and rice dish is easy to make and full of flavor. With tender chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and aromatic herbs and spices, it’s the perfect comforting weeknight dinner. Plus, with just one pot to clean up, it’s a no-fuss meal that the whole family will love.