June 21, 2022
Review RecipeOne Pot Chicken and Rice
Moist chicken, white wine, jasmine rice and spices combine to create this easy one pot chicken and rice recipe for a flavorful and simple meal without leaving lots of pots and pans to clean up!
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One pot chicken and rice is a delicious and hearty meal that provides a creamy, cheesy dinner for the entire family to enjoy. This dish is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients and an even quicker clean up.
If you enjoy this recipe, you also have to try our chicken and rice casserole and crack chicken casserole. They are both tasty reader favorites.
One Pot Chicken and Rice Ingredients
You’ll need:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 large carrots, shredded (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup white wine
- 5 cups hot chicken broth
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
PRO TIP:
You could use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken you pick up at the grocery store instead of raw chicken for a great way to reduce prep time.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
RICE: Jasmine rice would work best for this great recipe; however, I have used basmati rice and it was delicious! Any type of white rice would work great or you could also use brown rice if you prefer.
SEASONING: For additional flavor, try adding a little bit of Italian seasoning and/or basil to this delicious chicken recipe!
CHICKEN: If you prefer dark meat, you could use boneless skinless chicken thighs in this comforting meal instead.
How to Make This One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe
PRO TIP:
If you are using leftover chicken instead of raw, you can skip to Step Five.
STEP ONE: Place a heavy soup pot or Dutch Oven on the stove and turn to medium heat.
STEP TWO: Add olive oil and butter to the pot.
STEP THREE: Once butter is melted, add grated carrots, diced onion, minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Sautée until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
STEP FOUR: Add chicken pieces to the pot. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Stir occasionally so that the chicken browns on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes.
STEP FIVE: Turn the heat to high and add 1 cup of white wine. Cook until most of the wine has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
STEP SIX: Add hot chicken broth. Stir in the rice. Bring to a boil, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low until the rice is fully cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes.
STEP SEVEN: Turn off the heat. Add in your chopped parsley and ½ cup of parmesan cheese. Keep covered to remain warm if you are not serving right away.
How to Serve
What goes with creamy chicken and rice? I love to pair this dish with my simple homemade Caesar salad or add extra veggies to it by making this simple sauteed vegetables recipe.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: You can store any leftover chicken and rice in the fridge in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. When reheating, I like to add in just a bit of chicken broth to keep the rice moist. This makes for a great leftover meal!
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze this tasty dish in an airtight container for up to three months.
This one pot chicken and rice dinner is a hearty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights at home. This easy to make dish is quick and simple and only requires one pot, making cleaning up a breeze. It’s a delicious, creamy dish with moist chicken and flavorful rice. My whole family loves this one, and I’m sure yours will, too.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I freeze this chicken and rice?
This easy recipe will keep in the freezer for 2 to 3 months in an airtight container.
Can I use my own chicken broth?
If you prefer to make your own homemade chicken broth, you can certainly use it in place of store-bought.
Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in this one pot recipe?
This easy chicken recipe would work fine with boneless skinless chicken thighs as well. Just cut them up into small pieces and continue with the recipe.
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One Pot Chicken and Rice
Moist chicken, white wine, jasmine rice and spices combine to create this easy one pot chicken and rice recipe for a flavorful and simple meal without leaving lots of pots and pans to clean up!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 large carrots shredded (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup white wine
- 5 cups hot chicken broth
- 2 cups Jasmine rice
- ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place heavy soup pot on the stove and turn to medium heat.
- Add olive oil and butter to the pot.
- Once butter is melted add grated carrots, diced onion, minced garlic, and 1 tsp salt. Sautee until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chicken to the pot. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir occasionally so that chicken browns on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Turn heat to high and add 1 cup white wine. Cook until most of the wine has evaporated stirring occasionally.
- Add hot chicken broth then stir in rice. Bring to a boil, cover the pot, and reduce heat to low until the rice is fully cooked. This will take about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Turn off heat. Add chopped parsley and ½ cup parmesan cheese. Keep covered to remain warm if you are not serving right away.
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Notes
TIP: For additional flavor, try adding Italian seasoning and/or basil to the recipe.
TIP: You could use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken you pick up at the grocery store instead of raw chicken for a great way to reduce prep time.
Nutrition
Sodium: 1394mg | Calcium: 119mg | Vitamin C: 16mg | Vitamin A: 3339IU | Sugar: 2g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 711mg | Cholesterol: 84mg | Calories: 454kcal | Trans Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Fat: 15g | Protein: 31g | Carbohydrates: 42g | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Meghan says
Could this be made in an Instant Pot?
Layne Kangas says
I’m sure it could but I haven’t tried it that way yet so I can’t tell you exactly the best way to do it!
jay platte says
this recipe has my mouthwatering!
Caitie says
Great recipe, I was wondering can it be done up until cooking it on the stove and instead baked in the oven?! I want to use my Dutch oven and wondering cooking times for the rice and chicken in oven
Thanks!!
Caitieo
Gloria says
Super easy dinner and everyone in our family loves it!
Karri says
We made this for dinner tonight and the 5 of us ate almost the entire pot!!!! I also added some broccoli I had and it was delish! This one is a keeper.
Debbie says
Super yummy , easy to make
Debbie says
Forgot to say , used brown rice and no wine ( sober ❤️❤️❤️)
Melissa S king says
Is the nutrition per serving or is that the full pit?
Layne Kangas says
It’s per serving. We estimate 8 servings for this recipe. Enjoy!
Mario says
The whole family love this dish. Easy to make. Kid approved. They ask me make it at least every 2weeks.
KC says
I made this tonight for my family and we loved it!! I added asparagus and I think next time I make it I’ll add in some mushrooms☺️. It’s a cloudy fall day in Minnesota so this was the perfect cozy comfort food for this evening!! Thank you for the great recipe!!
Julie Youd says
Absolutely delicious, loved by all , definitely a keeper 😋