One Pot Chicken and Rice Pilaf
This One Pot Chicken and Rice Pilaf is a hearty, flavorful meal with tender chicken, aromatic rice, and warm spices. An easy, comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or toasted pine nuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown (it doesn’t need to be fully cooked). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, thyme, and turmeric. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in rice and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Nestle chicken back into the pan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in peas and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with almonds and herbs. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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