One Pot Chicken And Rice

One pot chicken and rice is a delicious and convenient dish that combines tender chicken and fluffy rice cooked together with aromatic herbs and spices.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place them skin side down in the hot skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
4. Add the rice, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the rice with the spices and vegetables.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and give it a gentle stir to combine.
6. Place the chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin side up, on top of the rice mixture.
7. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
8. Once cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit, covered, for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Remove the lid and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
10. Serve the one pot chicken and rice hot, with the chicken thighs placed on top of the rice. You can also serve it with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.

Enjoy the flavorful combination of tender chicken and fluffy rice in this easy one pot meal!