One Pot Chicken and Rice

Name: Chicken and Rice Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 large carrots, (shredded (about 1 cup)); 1 medium onion, (diced); 2 teaspoons garlic, (minced); 2 teaspoons salt, (divided in half); 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 Jasmine rice; ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, (finely chopped); ½ cup parmesan cheese

Moist chicken, white wine, rice, and spices combine to create this easy one pot chicken and rice recipe for a flavorful and simple meal.

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Prep Time20

Cook Time50

Total Time1 10

Servings

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 even quicker cleanup.

close up shot of a pot and spoonful of One Pot Chicken and Rice garnished with parsley

Chicken And Rice One Pot Ingredients

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You’ll need:

¼ cup of olive oil
2 tablespoons of butter
2 large carrots, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons of minced garlic
2 teaspoons of salt, divided in half
2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ teaspoon of pepper
1 cup of white wine
5 cups of hot chicken broth
2 cups of uncooked rice
¼ cup of fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
½ cup of 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 Chicken and Rice

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 the olive oil and butter to the pot.

STEP THREE: Once the butter is melted, add the grated carrots, diced onion, minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Sauté until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

One Pot Chicken and Rice process shot of vegetables being sautéed in a pot

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.

One Pot Chicken and Rice process shot of ingredients in a pot

STEP SIX: Add the 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 it right away.

One Pot Chicken and Rice prices shot of parsley and parmesan added to the pot

How To Serve Chicken And Rice

What goes with creamy chicken and rice? I love to pair this dish with a simple homemade Caesar salad or add extra veggies on the side by making this simple sauteed vegetables recipe.

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.

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How To Store Chicken & Rice

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.

close up shot of a pot of One Pot Chicken and Rice garnished with parsley

You’ll Love One Pot Chicken And Rice

Our one-pot chicken and rice dinner is a hearty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights at home. 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.

Chicken with Rice FAQ

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.

Can you cook raw chicken and rice together?

Raw chicken and rice are perfectly fine cooked in the same pan as long as you ensure the chicken heats up to a safe internal temperature.

How long should I cook chicken and rice in a pressure cooker?

A simple chicken and rice dish can be cooked in a pressure cooker in less than 20 minutes.

Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Moist chicken, white wine, rice, and spices combine to create this easy one pot chicken and rice recipe for a flavorful and simple meal.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 large carrots, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt, divided in half
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 Jasmine rice
¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
½ cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

Place a heavy soup pot on the stove and turn it to medium heat.
Add the olive oil and butter to the pot.
Once the butter is melted, add grated carrots, diced onion, minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Saute until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the 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 the heat to high and add 1 cup of white wine. Cook until most of the wine has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Add the hot chicken broth, then stir in the rice. Bring to a boil, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low until the rice is fully cooked. This will take about 15 to 20 minutes.
Turn off the heat. Add the chopped parsley and ½ cup parmesan cheese. Keep covered to remain warm if you are not serving it right away.

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Notes

For additional flavor, try adding Italian seasoning and/or basil to the recipe.
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.

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