🍗 One-Pot Chicken & Rice Tender, perfectly seasoned chicken cooked together with flavorful, fluffy rice—all in one pot! This is an easy, comforting dinner with minimal cleanup. Servings: 4–6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total: 55 minutes 🛒 Ingredients Chicken 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1½ tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt ½ tsp Cajun seasoning, optional Rice 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed 3 cups chicken broth 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt, or to taste 1–2 green onions, chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 👩🏽‍🍳 Instructions 1. Season the chicken Pat the chicken thighs dry. Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, thyme, black pepper, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Rub the seasoning generously over the chicken. 2. Brown the chicken Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and sear for about 5–7 minutes, until deeply golden. Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside. 3. Build the rice base In the same pot, add the butter and diced onion. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the rinsed rice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir for about 1 minute so the rice becomes coated in the flavorful oil and seasonings. 4. Add the broth Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release all those flavorful browned bits. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil. 5. Add the chicken Nestle the browned chicken thighs skin-side up into the rice. Reduce the heat to low and cover tightly with a lid. Cook for 20–25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). 6. Rest Turn off the heat and leave the pot covered for 5–10 minutes. This allows the rice to finish absorbing the flavorful broth. 7. Garnish and serve Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and fresh parsley. Serve the chicken directly over the flavorful rice. 🍗🍚 🔥 Tip for extra flavor Don't skip browning the chicken first. Those caramelized bits left at the bottom of the pot become part of the seasoning for the rice and give the dish that deep golden color and rich flavor you see in the picture. #EasyRecipes #HighProteinMeals #HealthyRecipes #AICreate — TikTok @i.love.food.1010