Tender chicken and fluffy rice come together with veggies in one pot—quick, delicious, and family approved.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
→ Grains
02 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 medium carrot, diced
06 - 1 cup frozen peas
→ Liquids
07 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Oils
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
02 - Generously season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
03 - Sear chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
04 - In the same pot, sauté diced onion, minced garlic, and diced carrot until vegetables are softened, about 4 minutes.
05 - Add long-grain white rice to the pot and stir for 1 minute to coat each grain.
06 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
07 - Nestle seared chicken thighs into the rice mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover with the lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
08 - Uncover and scatter frozen peas over the top. Cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
09 - Fluff rice with a fork, adjust seasonings as needed, and serve immediately.
