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One Pot Chicken and Rice

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One Pot Chicken and Rice

This one pot chicken and rice recipe makes a delicious and simple supper that you can make all in one pot.

closeup of one pot chicken and rice ion a pot

I just adore these one pot meals! More simplicity and less dishes to wash is my kind of dinner.

This flavor combination is on point, y’all! Even if I do say so myself.

closeup of one pot chicken and rice in a bowl

And my picky eaters approve of this one as well, which is always a big win! And it was really great leftover too. It almost got even better over the next couple of days.

How to make one pot chicken and rice

First, gather your ingredients.

Ingredients

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To make this one pot chicken and rice recipe, you will need the following:

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • olive oil
  • shallots
  • carrots
  • sliced mushrooms
  • garlic
  • uncooked white jasmine rice
  • chicken stock or broth
  • fresh thyme
  • salt and pepper

Cooking chicken and rice

Next, heat the olive oil in the dutch oven over medium heat for about a minute. Add the chunks of chicken, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for about 7 minutes.

cooking meat in a pot

Then add the shallot, mushrooms and carrots, and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the garlic, 1 Tablespoon of the fresh thyme, and another pinch of salt and pepper; cook for another minute.

Chicken with carrots and mushrooms in pot

Add the chicken stock (or broth), and taste to see if the salt and pepper tastes good to you.
Add the rice, and bring it to a boil.

meat and veggies in broth cooking in a pot

Reduce heat, stir, cover and cook for about 20 minutes on low. Stir, recover, remove from heat, and let sit for about 10 minutes.

one pot chicken and rice in a pot

Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with the remaining fresh thyme and serve immediately.

finished one pot chicken and rice in a bowl

Storage and leftovers

So how long is chicken and rice good for in the refrigerator? We have had success for up to 5 days, storing leftovers in the refrigerator in a covered container.

The official recommendation is a bit more conservative, 3 to 4 days.

Reheat leftovers prior to eating.

Tools Used to Make This Recipe

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  • Dutch oven pot – Even though I admire the fancy-pants Le Crueset, I used one more comparable to this one. And it worked out great.
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spatula and/or wooden spoon

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One Pot Chicken and Rice

This one pot chicken and rice is a delicious and simple supper that you can make all in one pot.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken and rice recipe, one pot chicken and rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 328 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 small shallots diced
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves medium fresh garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white jasmine rice rinsed and drained
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves chopped and divided
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in the dutch oven over medium heat for about a minute.
  2. Add the chunks of chicken, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for about 7 minutes.
  3. Add the shallot, mushrooms and carrots, and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the garlic, 1 Tablespoon of the fresh thyme, and another pinch of salt and pepper; cook for another minute.
  5. Add the chicken stock (or broth), and taste to see if the salt and pepper tastes good to you.
  6. Add the rice, and bring it to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat, stir, cover and cook for about 20 minutes on low.
  8. Stir, recover, remove from heat, and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  9. Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with the remaining fresh thyme and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. 

Nutrition Facts
One Pot Chicken and Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 98mg4%
Potassium 442mg13%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 5225IU105%
Vitamin C 7.2mg9%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: One pot chicken and rice originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy August 31, 2015. It has been updated with new photos. Here is what it used to look like.

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Comments

  1. Rose says

    February 5, 2020 at 7:34 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious! Even the picky members of my family liked this. I swapped the mushrooms for celery since my kids won’t eat mushrooms. Thanks for the great recipe,will be making it again soon!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      February 6, 2020 at 9:29 am

      Yay, Rose! Happy to hear it.💖

      Reply
      • Bonnie says

        July 27, 2020 at 6:06 pm

        Can you freeze left overs

        Reply
        • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

          July 28, 2020 at 7:03 am

          Hi Bonnie! I am not sure how that would affect the texture since I have not tried it.🤔

          Reply
  2. KIM GILBERTI says

    November 13, 2019 at 7:52 am

    Can this be made in a crockpot? If so, does it require any alterations?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      November 17, 2019 at 8:08 pm

      I have never made it that way, so I am not sure I could give a good answer on how to do that.

      Reply
  3. Craig says

    February 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm

    Hello how much of this dish is one serving size?

    Reply
  4. Sarah says

    August 21, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious! My family couldn’t get enough!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      August 22, 2018 at 12:32 pm

      Yay!💖🙌🏻 So happy to hear that Sarah. 👌🏻

      Reply
  5. Alison Cooper Evans says

    January 7, 2018 at 6:19 pm

    I’m glad it worked for so many, but this is not a dish we will use again. It was tasteless and gummy.

    Reply
    • Marjorie@APinchOfHealthy says

      January 7, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      I am sorry it didn’t turn out well for you!😫 I wish I could figure out why it’s not working for some folks. 🤔 Do you have an 8 quart by chance?

      Reply
  6. Marjorie@APinchOfHealthy says

    August 10, 2017 at 6:36 am

    Yes, I lay the chicken right on top of the rice mixture, and it all cooks together.

    Reply
  7. Lauren says

    January 6, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    How much is a serving size?

    Reply
  8. Stephanie @ PlainChicken.com says

    September 1, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Looks SO good! Love that it made in the one pot! Easy cleanup.

    Reply
    • Marjorie@APinchOfHealthy says

      September 2, 2015 at 10:32 am

      Thanks Stephanie! I am all about that easy cleanup. 🙂

      Reply

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