Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, aromatic Italian spices, and savory tomatoes with fluffy rice, creating a comforting dish that is easy to make and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Chicken:
Rice Mixture:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil until golden. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, rice, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Cook: Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish: Stir in Parmesan, let sit covered, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice, but increase the broth to 2 cups and cooking time to about 40 minutes.
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of cream or drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
