Are you tired of complicated recipes with endless dishes to clean? Get ready to fall in love with the most magical, mouth-watering one-pot chicken dish that will transform your dinner routine! This American-style comfort meal combines tender, crispy chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and vibrant vegetables in a single pot - proving that delicious doesn't have to mean difficult. In just 45 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality meal that will have your family begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by patting chicken thighs dry with paper towels and seasoning generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil and carefully place chicken thighs skin-side down to brown, cooking for approximately 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip chicken thighs and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside on a clean plate.
- In the same pot, add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits, which will add depth of flavor to the dish.
- Add rice to the pot, stirring to combine with the broth and onion mixture. Arrange the browned chicken thighs on top of the rice.
- Add mixed vegetables around the chicken, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the rice to absorb any remaining liquid and the flavors to meld together.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, plate the chicken thighs on top, and serve hot.
Tips
- Pat chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and beautiful golden-brown searing.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for even heat distribution and perfect rice texture.
- Don't skip browning the chicken - those caramelized bits create incredible depth of flavor in your final dish.
- Check chicken's internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld and rice to absorb remaining liquid.
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary during the cooking process.
- Choose fresh, high-quality mixed vegetables for the best taste and nutritional value.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 438kcal
Carbohydrates: 50g
Protein: 29g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 95mg
