Description
A one-pot meal combining tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice for a flavorful, fuss-free weeknight dinner. Ready in 40 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Chicken breasts (4, about 6 oz each, cut into bite-sized pieces)
Long-grain white rice (2 cups, uncooked)
Chicken broth (4 cups, low-sodium preferred)
Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
Yellow onion (1 medium, diced)
Garlic cloves (4, minced)
Carrots (2 medium, diced)
Celery (2 stalks, diced)
Frozen peas (1.5 cups)
Dried thyme (1.5 teaspoons)
Bay leaf (1)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken pieces, removing to a plate.
Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté 3-4 minutes until softened.
Return chicken to the pot. Stir in rice, thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Stir in frozen peas, cover, and let sit 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier results
Substitute white onion with red onion if preferred
Jasmine or basmati rice works as a fragrant alternative
Add peas at the end to preserve color and texture
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg