One Pot Chicken and Rice

When I think of Fall recipes, I get so excited about all of the delicious and easy one pot meals I am going to make. I love the way the house smells when a big pot of food is gently cooking away on the stove as you go about your daily activities. My mom always had something wonderful cooking on a sunday, and this meal for One Pot Chicken and Rice reminds me of the delicious food she would make for us.

Although I grew up on Arroz Con Pollo, this chicken and rice dish is a bit different. It is made with chicken breast and warm fall flavors like rosemary, sage, and thyme. I use “poultry seasoning” in this dish which includes all of those delicious warm spices. This one pot chicken and rice meal makes 8 servings so if you are a family of four, you will have some extra to take for lunch the next day. You can also add in vegetables like spinach or broccoli if your family likes those flavors to bulk up the meal a little bit.

What do you need to make One Pot Chicken and Rice?

One wide 3.5-4qt enameled cast iron pot or heavy duty pot, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, chicken broth or stock, jasmine rice, poultry seasoning, garlic, onion, carrot, olive oil or butter, and parmesan cheese.

I use grated carrot in this recipe and honestly it was a great decision. The grated carrot is so soft and delicate in this dish and just perfectly blends in with the texture of the rice so my child absolutely loved it. Also, I love the color of it against the rice and chicken. It gives this dish a pop of color that it needs. I only used one carrot, so it was very easy to grate using a cheese grater. If you have a food processor that grates, you can also use that.

Can you cook chicken and rice together?

Yes, that is the beauty of this one pot meal. I add the chicken to the pot first and mix it with the cooked carrots and onions. Then I add the rinsed rice to the pot, add all the liquid and seasoning, cover the pot and wait until it is finished cooking. It normally takes about 25-30 minutes.

Do you need to rinse your rice?

Rinsing your rice removes excess starch leading to better cooked grains. It also removes dust and dirt, and other things you would not want to consume from your rice.  I add my rice to a fine mesh sieve and run water over it for a few minutes until the water runs clear. You can also soak it in a bowl and keep changing the water until the water is clear. 

INGREDIENTS  

• 1 lb Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast or Skinless Boneless Chicken Thigh
• 4 tbsp Butter or Olive Oil
• 1 Yellow Onion
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 tbsp Minced Garlic 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2,25 cups Chicken Broth
• 1.5 cups Jasmine Rice
• 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shaker can
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp Salt Free Poultry Seasoning
• fresh spinach optional
• fresh cilantro or parsley optional

What is Poultry Seasoning?

Poultry seasoning is a seasoning blend that normally includes sage, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram. I have also seen some blends that include nutmeg or black pepper. There are salt free varieties, and ones that include salt. I prefer the salt free variety so that I can add in my salt separately. poultry seasoning is one of my favorite spice blends to use during the fall, because it reminds me of stuffing. The smell of it is absolutely warming and delicious.

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Pork Belly Fried Rice

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Arroz Con Pollo

One Pot Chicken and Rice

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Equipment

• 1 3.5- 4 qt Enameled Cast Iron Pot or Heavy Duty Pot It must have a tight fitting lid

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast or Skinless Boneless Chicken Thigh
• 4 tbsp Butter or Olive Oil
• 1 Yellow Onion
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 tbsp Minced Garlic 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2,25 cups Chicken Broth
• 1.5 cups Jasmine Rice rinsed
• 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shaker can
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp Salt Free Poultry Seasoning
• 2 Bay Leaves
• fresh spinach optional
• fresh cilantro or parsley optional

Instructions

 

• Rinse the rice and set aside
• Dice up the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the carrot
• Add 2 tbsp Butter or Olive Oil to the pan on medium heat
• Once the pan is hot, add your onion and cook for 3 minutes
• Add your garlic and carrot and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently so it does not stick to the pan.
• On a plastic cutting board, cut up your skinless chicken into 1.5"-2" pieces.
• Once the onions are translucent, add the remaining butter to the pan, followed by the chicken pieces and the salt. Stir to combine.
• Add the rinsed rice to the pot, followed by the broth, oregano, and poultry seasoning. Give it a good stir, bring it to a boil, and then turn the heat on low.
• Place two bay leaves into the liquid, and cover the pot.
• Cook for 27 minutes, then turn off the heat, and leave the dish covered for an additional 5 more minutes. Add the parmesan and optional spinach now and let it melt into the rice as the rice rests for an additional 5 minutes.

Notes

How to Rinse your Rice: Rinsing your rice removes excess starch leading to better cooked grains. It also removes dust and dirt, and other things you would not want to consume from your rice.  I add my rice to a fine mesh sieve and run water over it for a few minutes until the water runs clear. You can also soak it and keep changing the water until the water is clear.