Description
One Pot Chicken and Rice is a delectable, comforting meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table. Combining succulent chicken with perfectly cooked jasmine rice and vibrant carrots, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its one-pot preparation, cleanup is a breeze, allowing you to focus on what really matters: enjoying a delicious homemade meal. The infusion of herbs, butter, and chicken stock creates a rich flavor profile that will leave your family asking for seconds. Plus, it’s gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 tablespoons butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 heaping cup shredded carrots
- 2 scant cups long-grain white rice (recommended: Lundberg White Jasmine Rice)
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- Seasoned salt and pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add shredded carrots and season with salt and pepper. Cook covered for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Stir in rice, dried onion, and garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute before adding dried parsley flakes.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil over high heat while stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add seasoned chicken pieces to the pot and simmer for an additional 7-10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in remaining butter, adjust seasoning as needed, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg