Easy Chicken Thighs And Rice One Pot Meal Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Thighs And Rice One Pot Meal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup uncooked white rice; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, chopped; 2 -3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 2-3 inch pieces; 6 bone-in chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning; salt and pepper; paprika; 2 -3 cloves minced garlic sautee with the onion and celery; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained); garlic powder; onion salt; celery salt

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken stock
1 cup uncooked white rice
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 -3 stalks celery, chopped
1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
6 bone-in chicken thighs
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
salt and pepper
paprika
2 -3 cloves minced garlic sautee with the onion and celery
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
garlic powder
onion salt
celery salt

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 13 x 9 inch pan or casserole.
3
Remove skin and excess fat from the chicken thighs.
4
Dice onion and celery and sautee in 3 TB of butter until softening, then add the asparagus and garlic and continue to saute for a couple more minutes, then add the drained diced tomatoes. If you prefer you can use the juice from the tomatoes, but reduce stock by that amount.
5
Deglaze pan with 2 cups of the chicken stock or a combination of the stock and tomato juice.
6
Add Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, onion salt, celery salt and salt and pepper.
7
Stir in 1 cup of long grain white rice, and pour all into the prepared pan.
8
Top the rice/veggie mixture with the chicken thighs, sprinkle with paprika and Bake for 45 minutes.

825

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken stock, 1 cup uncooked white rice, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Easy Chicken Thighs And Rice One Pot Meal falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Chicken Thighs And Rice One Pot Meal

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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