Easy Chicken and Rice
This one pot chicken and rice is the perfect easy dinner bursting with flavor! Tender chicken thighs and fluffy rice simmer in a cozy broth, with a burst of freshness from the zesty parsley and lemon gremolata topping.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4

Ingredients 17
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small white or yellow onion, minced
- 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
- 2 2/3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ⅓ cup finely chopped Italian parsley, (about 1/2 bunch)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest ( 1 large lemon)
- 1/2 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 grind black pepper
Method 4
- 01
Dry the chicken thighs and season with the kosher salt , garlic powder, onion powder and lots of fresh ground pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken to a plate, leaving the juices in the pan.
- 02
Reduce the heat to medium low and add the garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onions are very tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the broth, rice, dill and kosher salt , scraping the bottom of the pan to pick up all of the seasoning from the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and top with the browned chicken thighs. Cover with a lid and cook at a low simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender and all of the liquid is absorbed.
- 03
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl mix together the ingredients for the gremolata.
- 04
Remove the heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork, then top with the gremolata and serve warm.
Provenance
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