Name: Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or 2 boneless chicken breasts); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; ½ onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice for a healthier option); 2 cups chicken broth (or water with bouillon); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or Italian seasoning); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon turmeric or saffron (optional, for color and flavor); ½ cup frozen peas (optional, for extra veggies); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; Lemon wedges for serving

Chicken and Rice

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This one-pan chicken and rice dish features tender, juicy chicken cooked with perfectly seasoned rice for a simple, hearty meal. It’s great for meal prep or a cozy dinner!

Author: Beth
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner, One-Pan Meal
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or 2 boneless chicken breasts)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Rice:

1 tablespoon butter
½ onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice for a healthier option)
2 cups chicken broth (or water with bouillon)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon turmeric or saffron (optional, for color and flavor)
½ cup frozen peas (optional, for extra veggies)

For Garnish (Optional):

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Season the Chicken:
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Sear the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken skin-side down for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Flip and cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from the pan.
Sauté the Aromatics:
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, toasting for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
Cook the Rice:
- Pour in chicken broth, salt, thyme, black pepper, and turmeric (if using).
- Stir well, then nestle the seared chicken on top.
Simmer & Finish Cooking:
- Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 18-20 minutes (or 35 minutes for brown rice).
- Add peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

Make It Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne.
Low-Carb Option: Swap rice for cauliflower rice and reduce broth.
Extra Veggies: Add carrots, bell peppers, or spinach.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/chicken-and-rice/