Half-Seasoned Chicken and Rice

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A comforting one-pot meal with tender chicken and fluffy rice, seasoned with half the usual herbs for a subtle, balanced flavor that highlights the ingredients. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, uncooked white rice, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 pound boneless chicken thighs dry, then season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside. Add 1/2 cup diced onion to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until softened, then stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Return chicken to the pot, add 1 cup uncooked white rice and 2 cups chicken broth, then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme and 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove lid, fluff rice with a fork, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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