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One-Pot Chicken and Rice — American Rice recipe, 30 min, serves 4American

One-Pot Chicken and Rice

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Gluten-freeDairy-freeHigh protein

Seasoned chicken thighs on a bed of rice. Chicken fat drips into the rice as it cooks, adding flavor throughout.

30
min
5
prep
🔥
25
cook
👥
4
servings
460
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Season thighs. Sear skin-side down until golden. Remove.

5:00
2

Sauté onion and garlic 2 minutes.

2:00
3

Add rice, stir 1 minute to toast.

4

Add broth. Place chicken on top, skin-side up. Boil, reduce to low. Cover tightly.

1:00
5

Cook 20 min. Do not lift lid.

20:00
💡 Steam does the work.
6

Check chicken — no pink remaining, juices clear. Rest 5 min. Fluff rice.

5:00

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Common Questions

Rice burning on bottom?
Heat too high. Use the lowest setting after boiling.
Can I halve this recipe?
Yes. Halve all ingredients. Cook time stays roughly the same for air fryer recipes; reduce slightly for stovetop.
Can I double this recipe?
Yes, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Don't double cooking time — check doneness at the original time.
My pasta is undercooked but the liquid is gone?
Add a splash of hot water or broth (50-100ml), stir, and continue cooking covered. This happens when heat was too high and liquid evaporated before pasta finished.
Can I prep this ahead of time?
You can chop vegetables ahead. Don't cook the pasta ahead — it overcooks when rewarmed. Cook from scratch for best results.
Stuck to the bottom of the pot?
Stir more frequently, reduce heat slightly, or add a small splash of liquid. Heavy-bottomed pots distribute heat more evenly and reduce sticking.
Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?
Yes, but breast is leaner and dries out faster. Reduce cook time by 3-4 minutes and check earlier.
Does the size of the pieces matter?
Yes. Smaller pieces cook faster, larger pieces need more time. Cut to a uniform size so everything finishes at the same time.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
Zinfandel or California Cabernet — bold reds match smoke and umami.
🍺
Beer
American IPA or amber ale.
🍸
Cocktail
Old Fashioned with a bourbon base.
🥤
Non-alcoholic
Sparkling water with lemon or a craft root beer.
The story behind this recipe ▾
Placing chicken on rice serves two purposes: fat renders downward into the rice, and chicken cooks via steam from below, staying moist.
This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.
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