One-Pot Chicken and Rice on a plate

Chicken · Easy

One-Pot Chicken and Rice

This one-pot chicken and rice simmers tender chicken and rice together in a savory broth for an easy, comforting dinner with minimal cleanup, ready in about 35 minutes.

10Prep min
25Cook min
35Total min
  • 6bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1/2yellow onion, diced
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1.5 cupslong-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 3 cupschicken broth
  • to taste salt, black pepper, paprika
  • for garnish chopped parsley
  1. 1Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat and sear the chicken skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden; flip and cook 3-4 minutes more, then remove and set aside.
  3. 3Add the onion to the same pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. 4Stir in the rice, toasting for 1 minute, then add the chicken broth.
  5. 5Nestle the chicken back into the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. 6Garnish with parsley and serve.

Make it yours

  • Add peas or diced carrots to the rice.
  • Use chicken drumsticks instead of thighs.
  • Stir in a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Good with

  • A simple green salad
  • Steamed vegetables
  • Crusty bread

Good questions, answered.

Can I use boneless chicken thighs?

Yes, they'll cook a bit faster, so check for doneness starting around 15 minutes of simmering.

Why toast the rice before adding broth?

Toasting briefly in the fond left from the chicken adds flavor and helps the rice cook up fluffy rather than mushy.