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Chicken and Rice for Busy Weeknight Dinners

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Chicken and rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This one-pan dish combines tender, juicy chicken with fluffy rice, seasoned to perfection. It’s quick to prepare, allowing you to whip up a satisfying meal in under an hour, while delivering incredible flavor that will have your family coming back for seconds. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices for a personal touch. Get ready to enjoy a delightful culinary experience that warms the heart and pleases the palate!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prep ingredients by chopping onion and mincing garlic.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Add seasoned chicken thighs and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
  4. Return chicken to the skillet with rinsed rice and pour in chicken broth until everything is covered by about an inch.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice absorbs the broth.
  6. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
  • Author: James
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Comfort

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg