Chicken & Rice Skillet

A complete one-pan meal with seasoned chicken thighs and fluffy rice, all cooked together with vegetables. Hearty comfort food in 25 minutes.

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
  • chicken
  • rice
  • one-pan
  • skillet
  • complete-meal
  • comfort-food
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 6thighsBone-in chicken thighs, skin-on
  • 1cupLong-grain rice
  • 2cupsChicken broth
  • 2tbspOlive oil
  • 1onionMedium onion, diced
  • 1pepperBell pepper, diced
  • 3clovesGarlic, minced
  • 1tspPaprika
  • 1/2tspDried thyme
  • 1tspSalt
  • 1/2tspBlack pepper
  • 1/2cupFrozen peas(optional)
  • 2tbspFresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Nutrition

Calories

480

120 per serving

Protein

32g

64% DV

Fat

22g

31% DV

Carbs

38g

13% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein27%
Fat41%
Carbs32%
Fiber
2g
Sodium
720mg

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Brown chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 minutes, then flip and brown other side.

    10m
  4. 4

    Remove chicken and set aside.

  5. 5

    In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper until softened, about 4 minutes.

    4m
  6. 6

    Add garlic and thyme, cook for 30 seconds.

  7. 7

    Add rice, stirring to coat with oil and vegetables for 1 minute.

  8. 8

    Pour in broth, nestle chicken back in the skillet.

  9. 9

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.

    18m
  10. 10

    Add peas if using, and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

  11. 11

    Garnish with fresh parsley.