Description
One Pot Chicken and Rice is a delightful weeknight solution that unites tender chicken, savory rice, and vibrant carrots in a single pot. This gluten-free dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with comforting flavors, making it an ideal choice for busy families or those cozy dinners at home. With minimal cleanup required, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time worrying about dishes. Whether it’s a chilly night or a family gathering, this recipe will surely impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 tablespoons butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 cup shredded or chopped carrots
- 2 cups long-grain white rice (Lundberg White Jasmine Rice recommended)
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 chicken breasts (~1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- Seasoned salt
- Pepper
- Dried minced onion
- Garlic
- Parsley
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add carrots and season with salt and pepper; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Stir in rice, dried onion, and garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add seasoned chicken pieces; simmer for another 7-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in additional butter if desired; let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg