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Chicken Thighs and Rice

Savory Chicken Thighs and Rice: Comfort in Every Bite

Delight in this one-pan Chicken Thighs and Rice, a comforting dinner that combines juicy chicken thighs with buttery garlic rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to preference
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Fresh ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Try smoked paprika for depth
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter Use salted butter and lessen added salt if preferred
  • 1 medium Yellow or white onion (diced) Shallots or green onions can substitute
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic (minced) Swap with garlic powder if needed
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice Consider brown rice for heartiness
  • 1.75 cups Chicken broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder Omit if using fresh onions
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder Substitute with fresh garlic if needed
For the Finishing Touch
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (minced) Other herbs like thyme or rosemary can swap in

Equipment

  • Deep skillet or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Pat the boneless chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Add unsalted butter to the skillet, then sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes, followed by minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add long-grain white rice and toast it for 1 minute to absorb flavors.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and mix in onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley.
  6. Nestle chicken thighs into the rice and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This one-pan recipe is customizable. Feel free to incorporate seasonal vegetables or adjust ingredients based on preference.

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