Description
This One-Pan Skillet Chicken and Rice brings together juicy chicken thighs, fluffy seasoned rice, and tender vegetables in a simple, comforting dish. Everything cooks in one skillet, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want big flavor without the cleanup. It’s cozy, savory, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, mixing well so the grains are coated.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Add frozen peas and carrots, stir gently, then place chicken thighs back on top. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness, but chicken breasts also work if preferred.
- Let the rice rest covered after cooking this helps it finish steaming and become extra fluffy.
- You can swap peas and carrots for corn, mixed veggies, or fresh diced carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: One-Pan / Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: one-pan chicken and rice, skillet chicken, easy chicken dinner, chicken thigh recipe