Looking for an easy, budget-friendly dinner to throw together after work that will still get you and the kids excited? It doesn’t get much simpler (or tastier) than this one pot chicken and rice recipe. Made with chicken thigh fillets, canned tomatoes, basmati rice, some fresh vegetables and herbs, this delicious meal will soon be on high rotation in your household.
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Ingredients
Method
In a large saucepan, heat oil on high. Saute onion 2-3 minutes until tender. Add chicken and cook, stirring, 2-3 minutes until well browned.
Stir rice, tomatoes, water, zucchini and herbs through. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender.
Set pan aside, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir parsley through and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with salad and crusty bread if liked.
It’s important to remove hard woody herbs (such as bay leaves) before serving.
Test Kitchen tip
One pot chicken and rice flavour variations
- If preferred, use sliced turkey breast fillets or pork in place of the chicken thigh fillets.
- Add some smoked paprika in step 1, with the onion, to add a little heat.
- Add crushed fresh garlic with the onion for added flavour and fragrance.
- Swap the zucchini for your favourite vegetables like diced carrots, and stir through baby spinach before serving.
What to serve with one pot chicken and rice
Enjoy the meal with a side salad and crusty fresh bread.
What are chicken thigh fillets?
Chicken thigh fillet is thigh with the skin and centre bone removed. It makes flavoursome mince.
What is basmati rice?
Native to India and Pakistan, basmati rice is similar to jasmine rice in that is it long, slim and fragrant. Its delicate aroma and light, fluffy texture works wonderfully alongside curry-based dishes. Learn more about the different varieties of rice.
