The Great Deal One-Pot Chicken and Rice

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A simple, flavorful weeknight meal where tender chicken and aromatic vegetables simmer together with rice in a single pot for effortless cleanup. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, chicken broth, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 1 lb boneless chicken breasts with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then add to the pot and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Step 2: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced carrots, and 1/2 cup diced celery to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 cup rice, 2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the pot, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes to heat through. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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