Easy One-Pot Chicken and Rice
This easy one-pot chicken and rice is the best one-pot meal recipe that you need to put in your rotation right now.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 371kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 yellow onion peeled and diced
- 1 jalapeño trimmed and minced
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins small-diced; it's easier to dice them when they're still partially frozen
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons Mexican spice seasoning*
- 1 cup white rice
- 2¼ cups water or chicken stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- Minced scallions
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Cook the onion and jalapeño:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeño and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Sauté the chicken:
- Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is almost cooked through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Bloom the spices:
- Push the chicken to the side of the pot. Melt the butter into the pot. Add the garlic and spices and cook for 45 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir to coat the chicken in the garlic and spices.
Toast the rice:
- Add the rice and stir to evenly distribute everything in the pot. Season lightly with salt and pepper once more and cook for 1–2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
Simmer the chicken and rice:
- Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice stand for 5 minutes before removing the lid.
- Remove the lid. Taste the rice and season once more to your preferences.
To serve:
- Divide the chicken and rice between bowls. Serve with cilantro and minced scallions along with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
*Note: If you don't have a Mexican spice blend, use 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne powder to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 5mg
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