One-Pan Chicken and Rice Skillet

One-Pan Chicken and Rice Skillet

A hearty and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice cooked together with aromatic vegetables and savory seasonings. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
45 min

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs chicken thighs
1.5 cup long-grain white rice
3 cup chicken broth
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 medium bell pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.25 cup fresh parsley

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the bell pepper. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Stir in the uncooked rice, ensuring it is coated with the oil and vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes, toasting the rice slightly.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

  7. 7

    Return the browned chicken pieces to the skillet, nestling them into the rice and liquid mixture.

  8. 8

    Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or foil. Transfer to a preheated oven at 375°F and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

    25 min

  9. 9

    Let the skillet rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes off the heat. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

    5 min

Perfect With

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