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.
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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 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, stir through baby spinach before serving, and enjoy the meal with a side salad and crusty fresh bread.
