One-Pan Chicken and Vegetable Rice Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

A colorful and simple one-pan meal combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy rice that kids and adults both enjoy. This one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, long grain white rice, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium, diced yellow bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 small, diced onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on all sides but not fully cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 small diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup long grain white rice, 1 diced medium carrot, and 1 diced yellow bell pepper, cooking for 1 minute to toast the rice lightly.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, then season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
5. Step 5: Simmer covered for 15 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup frozen peas. Cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
6. Step 6: Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.