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One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

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A comforting and hearty one-pot chicken and rice dish cooked in a single pot for easy cleanup. Tender chicken breasts simmered with long grain white rice, carrots, and flavorful herbs in savory chicken stock, finished with butter for richness and depth of flavor.

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. Saute veggies: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the shredded or chopped carrots and season them with homemade seasoned salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid and cook until the carrots are tender, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook rice: Add the long grain white rice, dried minced onion, and dried minced garlic to the pot. Stir well to coat the rice evenly with the butter and saute everything together for 1 minute to enhance the flavors. Then add 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.
  3. Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the rice mixture for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, season the bite-sized chicken breast pieces with seasoned salt and pepper. Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pot. If necessary, slightly increase the heat to bring the mixture back to a simmer, then reduce back to medium-low. Continue to simmer for another 7-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender but still al dente. Stir occasionally, increasing stirring frequency near the end to prevent sticking.
  4. Serve: Stir in the remaining 2 to 4 tablespoons of butter, adjusting to your preferred richness. Taste and season with additional seasoned salt and pepper if needed. Let the dish sit for 5 minutes off the heat to thicken slightly and cool before scooping into bowls to serve.

Notes

  • Using bite-sized pieces rather than chunks of chicken ensures even cooking and better texture.
  • Lundberg White Jasmine Rice is recommended for its flavor and texture, but any long grain white rice can be used.
  • Adjust the amount of butter at the end to your personal preference for richness and mouthfeel.
  • Stirring frequently near the end of cooking prevents rice from sticking and burning on the bottom.
  • Homemade seasoned salt can be customized with preferred herbs and spices.

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

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