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One-Pot Chicken and Rice

Chicken breast, rice, and broth all cook together in one skillet in under 25 minutes. Seasoned with garlic powder and salt, it's weeknight comfort food that actually tastes good.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
32g
One-Pot Chicken and Rice
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Ingredients

  • 2 breasts (about 12 oz total) chicken breast
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then sear 3 minutes per side until golden.

  3. 3

    Remove chicken and stir rice into the same skillet for 1 minute until lightly toasted.

  4. 4

    Pour broth into the skillet, scrape up any browned bits, then return chicken on top.

  5. 5

    Cover and simmer over medium-low for 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

  6. 6

    Slice chicken and serve over the rice.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet with lid (10-12 inch)
  • knife
  • cutting board

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