Description
This One Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a comforting and delicious meal made by sautéing vegetables and cooking tender chicken with fragrant rice in a savory chicken stock broth. Rich with butter and seasoned perfectly, it simplifies dinner by combining all flavors in a single pot, making cleanup a breeze.
Ingredients
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 and Protein
- 2 scant cups long grain white rice (Lundberg White Jasmine Rice recommended)
- 2 chicken breasts (~1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces)
Liquids
- 8 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- Saute veggies: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the shredded or chopped carrots, season with homemade seasoned salt and pepper to taste, then cover the pot with a lid and cook until the carrots are tender, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Cook rice: Add the long grain white rice, dried minced onion, and dried minced garlic to the pot. Stir thoroughly to coat the rice in the melted butter and sauté the mixture for 1 minute. Then add the dried parsley flakes and chicken stock. Turn the heat up to high to bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to make sure the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot as it heats up.
- Simmer: Lower the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Let the rice cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, season the bite-sized chicken pieces with seasoned salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pot, increase the heat slightly to re-establish a simmer if needed, then reduce heat back to medium-low. Continue to simmer until the chicken is fully cooked through and the rice is tender but still slightly firm (al dente), approximately 7-10 more minutes. Stir occasionally, increasing frequency near the end to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Stir in the remaining 2 to 4 tablespoons of butter, adjusting to your preference for richness. Taste and season with additional seasoned salt and pepper as needed. Let the dish sit uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken slightly and cool before serving. Scoop into bowls and enjoy a hearty, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Using Lundberg White Jasmine Rice enhances the aroma and flavor, but any long grain white rice can be substituted.
- Butter can be replaced with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
- Seasoned salt and pepper can be adjusted according to taste preferences.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the stove and pot used; monitor rice and chicken doneness closely.
- Letting the dish rest after cooking allows the flavors to meld and the texture to thicken.
