One-Pot Chicken and Rice with Vegetable Medley

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A hearty, balanced meal with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables, all cooked in one pot for effortless weeknight dinners. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, jasmine rice, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for 3 minutes more.
  2. Step 2: Add garlic, carrots, and thyme to the pot. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Add rice, chicken broth, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F. Stir in frozen peas and cook uncovered for 3 minutes until peas are heated through.

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