Skillet Chicken and Rice

Experience the simplicity of a delicious one-pan meal with this Skillet Chicken and Rice recipe. Perfectly seasoned chicken, paired with aromatic rice, cooked to perfection in a single skillet for a wholesome and flavorful dish

Prep time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

Cook time:

30 mins

Difficulty:

Easy

Total time:

45 mins

What you'll need

Skillet with Lid

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Spatula

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Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions​

STEP 1

Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme

 

STEP 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken, skin side down, and sear until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side. Remove chicken and set aside

 

STEP 3

In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until softened

 

STEP 4

Add rice, stirring to coat in the onion and garlic mixture

 

STEP 5

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Nestle the seared chicken back into the skillet, skin side up

 

STEP 6

Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender

 

STEP 7

Scatter diced bell pepper over the skillet, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the pepper is tender

 

STEP 8

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot

Nutrition facts (per serving)

Calories:

450

Protein:

25g

Fat:

15g

Carbs:

50g

Fiber:

3g

Sugar:

2g

Sodium:

800mg