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Chicken and Rice

A comforting and satisfying dish featuring tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and aromatic rice, perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1.5 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • ⅓ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

For the Vegetables

  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon crushed rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon marjoram

For Cooking

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice (uncooked)
  • 4.5 cups chicken broth
  • to taste kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • Chopped fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Heat olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch Oven over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with paprika, kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper. Add the chicken and brown on both sides.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate and cover it to keep it warm.

Cooking

  • Melt the remaining butter in the pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook until the onions and celery are soft.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, dried thyme, crushed rosemary, marjoram, and jasmine rice. Cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring to toast the rice.
  • Stir in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer, add the browned chicken, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  • Remove from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes without removing the lid. Then fluff the dish using a fork.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh thyme or rosemary.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on what you have on hand. Peas, bell peppers, or corn can be great additions. If you want a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the vegetables. Don't skip letting the dish sit after cooking to enhance the flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food, Meal Prep, One-Pot Meal, Weeknight Dinner
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