One-Pot Complete Chicken and Vegetable Medley

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A comforting, balanced meal with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered together in one pot. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 45 minutes pairs chicken breast, baby carrots, frozen green beans 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz chicken breast
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz diced chicken breast and 1/2 cup diced onion, and cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken is no longer pink and onions are translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup frozen green beans, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and chicken is fully cooked.
4. Step 4: Serve over 2 cups cooked rice.