One-Pot Chicken and Rice (Printer View)

Tender chicken, seasoned rice, and mixed vegetables cooked together in a simple one-pot dish.

# What you'll need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups canned chicken breast, drained (approximately 2 cans)

→ Rice and Grains

02 - 1.5 cups long grain white rice, uncooked

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 can mixed vegetables, drained (approximately 15 oz)
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
05 - 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained (approximately 10 oz)

→ Liquids

06 - 3 cups chicken broth

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1 teaspoon paprika
11 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
14 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

# Method:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion if using, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in uncooked rice and cook while stirring frequently for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
03 - Add canned chicken, mixed vegetables, and diced tomatoes with green chilies (including liquid) to the pot.
04 - Pour in chicken broth. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate evenly.
05 - Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid fully absorbed.
06 - Fluff rice gently with a fork. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot, so cleanup is basically nonexistent and you can sit down faster.
  • It stretches a handful of cheap pantry staples into a full meal that tastes like you tried way harder than you did.
  • The rice soaks up all the tomato and spice, turning every bite into something comforting and a little unexpected.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting the rice, it keeps the grains from turning gummy and adds a layer of flavor you'll notice.
  • If your pot runs dry before the rice is done, add a splash of water and cover it again for a few more minutes.
03 -
  • Use a wide, shallow pot instead of a tall one so the rice cooks more evenly and you get better flavor distribution.
  • Let the pot sit covered off the heat for five minutes after cooking, the rice finishes steaming and becomes perfectly fluffy.
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