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One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

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This One Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a comforting and flavorful meal made in a single pot, featuring tender chicken breast pieces simmered with long grain white rice, savory chicken stock, and aromatic herbs. Butter and seasoned vegetables add richness and depth, making it a perfect easy-to-make dinner that doesn’t require multiple pans or complicated steps.

Ingredients

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Butter

  • 4 – 6 Tablespoons butter or vegan butter, divided

Vegetables

  • 1 heaping cup shredded or chopped carrots

Seasonings

  • Homemade seasoned salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes

Grains

  • 2 scant cups long grain white rice (Lundberg White Jasmine Rice recommended)

Liquids

  • 8 cups chicken stock

Protein

  • 2 chicken breasts (~1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces (NOT HUNKS)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Carrots: Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the shredded or chopped carrots and season with homemade seasoned salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the carrots become tender.
  2. Add Rice and Aromatics: Stir in the rice, dried minced onion, and dried minced garlic. Toss to coat the rice with butter and sauté everything together for about 1 minute to enhance the flavors.
  3. Add Herbs and Stock: Mix in the dried parsley flakes and pour in the chicken stock. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  4. Simmer Rice: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep the rice from clumping.
  5. Cook Chicken: Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with seasoned salt and pepper. Add them to the pot, slightly increase the heat to return to a simmer if needed, then reduce to medium-low again. Continue simmering for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is al dente. Stir frequently near the end to prevent sticking.
  6. Add Final Butter and Finish: Stir in the remaining 2 to 4 Tablespoons of butter, depending on preference, to enrich the dish. Adjust seasoning with additional seasoned salt and pepper if desired. Let the dish sit for 5 minutes off the heat to thicken and cool slightly.
  7. Serve: Scoop the chicken and rice into bowls and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use high-quality, long grain white rice like Lundberg California White Jasmine Rice to avoid mushy texture.
  • Cut chicken into small bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking with the rice.
  • The dish thickens as it cools; flavor is best when served warm rather than piping hot.
  • Store leftovers in glass storage containers for freshness and easy reheating.

Keywords: one pot meal, chicken and rice, easy dinner, stovetop recipe, comfort food, quick dinner

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