One-Pan Chicken and Rice Recipe
A stress-free, healthy weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken and fluffy seasoned rice made in just one skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
1.5 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 cup frozen peas
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Season chicken and sear in olive oil until golden; remove from pan.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in the same pan until soft.
3. Add rice and toast for 2 minutes, then stir in broth and thyme.
4. Place chicken back in pan, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in peas, fluff rice with a fork, and serve hot.
Notes
Use chicken breasts for a leaner version but reduce cook time.
Swap white rice for jasmine for extra fragrance.
Ensure the lid fits tightly to steam the rice perfectly.