Description
Chicken and Rice delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, bringing together tender chicken and fluffy grains in a simple, satisfying meal that makes dinnertime feel like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Main Components:
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large pot, heating at medium temperature for 2-3 minutes until shimmering.
- Toss the chopped onion and minced garlic into the hot oil, stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
- Carefully place 4 chicken breasts into the pot, searing each side for 3-4 minutes until they develop a golden-brown exterior.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of paprika over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Add 2 cups of rice directly into the pot, stirring to coat the grains with the seasoned oil and chicken drippings.
- Slowly pour 4 cups of chicken broth into the pot, gently stirring to distribute the rice evenly.
- Increase heat to high and bring the liquid to a rolling boil, which should take about 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and allow the rice to simmer for exactly 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to absorb remaining moisture.
- Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork before serving the chicken and rice together.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender result and easiest preparation.
- Brown the chicken carefully to develop a rich, golden exterior that adds deep flavor to the entire dish.
- Choose long-grain white rice for the best texture and to prevent the dish from becoming too sticky or mushy.
- If watching sodium intake, select low-sodium chicken broth and reduce added salt to control overall seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg