Description
A comforting and effortless one pot meal combining tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup rice (long grain or white)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika, then add to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, and frozen peas and carrots.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning. Swap chicken for tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg