Description
Delightful one pot chicken and rice delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, promising a hassle-free meal with rich, savory flavors. Hungry families will devour this classic dish that combines tender chicken, perfectly seasoned rice, and minimal cleanup in one satisfying skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts (~1 lb/454 g, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 scant cups long grain white rice (Lundberg White Jasmine Rice recommended)
- 8 cups chicken stock
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 heaping cup shredded or chopped carrots
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
Fat and Seasoning:
- 4–6 tablespoons butter or vegan butter (divided)
- homemade seasoned salt and pepper (see notes)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and introduce diced carrots. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, cover, and cook for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften, stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- Add uncooked rice, dried onion, and minced garlic to the pot. Stir thoroughly to coat ingredients in butter and allow rice to lightly toast for approximately one minute, developing a richer flavor profile.
- Pour chicken stock and dried parsley into the pot. Increase heat to high, bringing mixture to a rolling boil while stirring intermittently to prevent rice from clumping. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Season chicken pieces with additional seasoned salt and pepper. Gently incorporate chicken into the rice mixture, adjusting heat if necessary to maintain a consistent simmer. Cook for 7-10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and rice reaches perfect tenderness.
- Fold in remaining butter, creating a luxurious texture. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken before serving.
Notes
- Customize salt blend by mixing herbs like thyme, rosemary, and paprika for deeper flavor complexity.
- Toast rice carefully to prevent burning, moving grains constantly for even golden-brown coating without scorching.
- Choose short-grain or medium-grain rice for more creamy, compact texture that absorbs liquid beautifully.
- Adjust chicken cooking time based on thickness; use meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg