Description
A flavorful and hearty one-pot chicken and rice dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a comforting family meal. Combining tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly cooked jasmine rice, this recipe offers a satisfying meal with minimal clean-up.
Ingredients
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Proteins
- 3-4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
Liquid and Grains
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
Dairy and Herbs
- 1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a 3-quart stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper (about 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper), and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until no longer pink and cooked through.
- Sauté vegetables: Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until translucent. Then stir in shredded carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 1 minute.
- Add liquids and rice: Increase heat to high, pour in chicken broth, and add rinsed jasmine rice. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce heat to low, stir to combine, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish and serve: Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving hot.
Notes
- Variations: Use cooked chicken by skipping the initial step and adding it after sautéing the vegetables.
- For a garlicky flavor, add 3 additional garlic cloves during sautéing and remove before serving.
- Additional vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms can be added during the sautéing step for more variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
