One-Pot Chicken and Rice with Carrots and Peas

Name: One-Pot Chicken and Rice with Carrots and Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion; 2 carrots; 1 cup long-grain rice; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 cup frozen peas; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A simple, flavorful meal with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and sweet vegetables in one pot.

Cuisine: American

Category: One Pot

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion
2 carrots
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 cup frozen peas
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs diced chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
Step 2: Add 1 diced large onion and 2 diced carrots to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Step 3: Stir in 1 cup long-grain rice, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 5: Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and cook for 2 more minutes until peas are heated through.