One-Pot Chicken and Rice
A cozy, flavorful one-pot chicken and rice recipe with tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and warm spices—perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 cup frozen peas
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown chicken thighs in olive oil until golden, then remove.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in rice and spices; toast for 1 minute.
- Add broth, nestle chicken, and simmer 25–30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in peas, fluff rice, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
You can use brown rice, but increase liquid and cook time. Perfect make-ahead dinner idea!