Description
This One Pot Chicken and Rice is a cozy, comforting dinner made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and simple pantry ingredients—all cooked together in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
4–6 tablespoons butter or vegan butter, divided
1 heaping cup carrots, shredded or chopped
Seasoned salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 scant cups long-grain white rice (Jasmine recommended)
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
8 cups chicken stock
2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the carrots and season with seasoned salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Add the rice, dried onion, and dried garlic. Stir to coat the rice in butter and sauté for 1 minute.
Stir in the dried parsley and chicken stock. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season the chicken with seasoned salt and pepper, then add it to the pot. Increase heat slightly if needed to return to a simmer.
Continue simmering on medium-low for 7–10 minutes, stirring more frequently near the end, until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
Stir in the remaining butter (as much as you like). Adjust seasoning if needed.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to thicken slightly.
Notes
Cut the chicken into small, even pieces so it cooks evenly.
For a creamier texture, add an extra tablespoon of butter at the end.
Leftovers thicken as they sit—add a splash of broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg