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One Pot Chicken and Rice

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A comforting and flavorful one pot meal that combines tender chicken thighs and aromatic basmati rice, seasoned to perfection with herbs and spices.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1½ tsp mixed herbs (Italian seasoning or herb de Provence)
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup chopped green onions for garnish (can substitute with chives, parsley, or coriander)

Instructions

  1. Mix smoked paprika, mixed herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear, then set aside to drain.
  3. Toss chicken thighs with the spice mix in a large bowl for even coating.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat, searing chicken thighs skin-side down for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Remove chicken and add chopped onions to the same pot, sautéing until soft and translucent.
  6. Add butter to the onions, stirring until melted, then toast the rinsed rice for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Pour in chicken stock, sprinkle reserved seasoning on top, and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning, then nestle seared chicken atop the rice.
  9. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low-medium, and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice absorbs the stock and is tender.
  10. Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and let rest for 3 minutes before fluffing the rice and serving.

Notes

Rinse the rice to avoid gumminess. Don’t lift the lid frequently while cooking to maintain heat and pressure.

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