One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

A close-up of a black frying pan filled with vibrant yellow rice mixed with chunks of chicken and green peas. The rice is evenly spread across the pan, with pieces of chicken distributed throughout. The wooden surface underneath the pan is partially visible.
4 from 10 votes

This one pot chicken and rice recipe is one of the easiest dinner recipes you can get! You have everything you need in one pot: in this one pan dish you have proteins, carbohydrates, vegetables and a lot of flavours. Whether you are in a hurry or don’t want to wash a lot of dishes, this recipe is just right for you.

A close-up of a black frying pan filled with vibrant yellow rice mixed with chunks of chicken and green peas. The rice is evenly spread across the pan, with pieces of chicken distributed throughout. The wooden surface underneath the pan is partially visible.

One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

4 from 10 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
WORK TIME 15 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine World
Servings 8 yields

Ingredients
 

  • 2-3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 1 cup Peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Corn fresh or frozen
  • 2 Chicken breast/thighs cut into chunks
  • 3 cups 490g Rice, rinsed
  • 6 cups 1.5L Water/stock
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2-3 teaspoons Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. In a large pan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
    2. Add chicken chunks, season with salt, pepper, 2 teaspoons of turmeric and cumin. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
    3. Add peas, corn and cook for 1-2 minutes.
    4. Add rinsed rice, water/stock, salt to taste, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, cover the pan with a lid. Bring to a boil, when boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
    5. Turn the heat of and allow to seat for 5 minutes with opening the lid.
    6. Serve!

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4 from 10 votes (10 ratings without comment)

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