One-Pot Chicken and Rice

20m
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Drop the bone-in chicken thighs into the clay pot.
  2. 2Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.
  3. 3Season with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  4. 4Mix the chicken and spices thoroughly.
  5. 5Cook the chicken in batches, skin side down first, to get a nice sear and crust on each side.
  6. 6Once both sides are seared, place the chicken on a sheet pan.
  7. 7Preheat the oven to 350°.
  8. 8Place the seared chicken in the oven at 350°.
  9. 9Add one cup of diced carrots to the pot.
  10. 10After five minutes, add one cup of diced celery to the pot.
  11. 11After another five minutes, add one cup of diced bell peppers to the pot.
  12. 12After another five minutes, add one cup of diced onion to the pot and mix.
  13. 13After five minutes, add one diced tomato to the pot.
  14. 14Add four minced garlic cloves to the pot.
  15. 15Add two cups of long grain rice to the pot and toast for a few moments.
  16. 16Add more salt and pepper to the pot.
  17. 17Remove the chicken thighs from the oven and set them aside.
  18. 18Add four cups of chicken broth to the pot, along with some Better Than Bouillon chicken base.
  19. 19Mix and bring the contents of the pot to a slight boil.
  20. 20Return the chicken thighs to the pot.
  21. 21Once bubbling, put the lid on the pot and reduce the temperature to low.
  22. 22Set a timer for 20 minutes.
  23. 23After 20 minutes, the dish is ready to serve.

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs, bone-in
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • granulated garlic
  • onion powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 diced tomato
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Better Than Bouillon chicken base, reduce sodium

Equipment

Magnifeet clay potsheet panfoil

Tips

  • Give chicken a nice sear on each side.
  • Don't be alarmed if you see fond at the bottom of the pot; that's flavor.
  • When in doubt, add some chicken juice.
  • Set temperature low when cooking with lid on.