Looking for an easy 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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One-pot rice and chicken
Save on washing up!
- 15 mins preparation
- 30 mins cooking
- Serves 4
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Ingredients
One-pot rice and chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 250 gram chicken thigh fillets, sliced
- 2 cup basmati rice
- 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
- 2 cup water
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- chopped oregano, to serve
Method
One-pot rice and chicken
- 1In 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.
- 2Stir rice, tomatoes, water, zucchini and herbs through. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender.
- 3Set pan aside, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir parsley through. Serve with salad and crusty bread if liked.
Notes
It's important to remove hard woody herbs (such as bay leaves) before serving.
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