Skillet chicken and rice is a classic one-pot meal, perfect for a weeknight and totally kid-friendly.
Serve it on its own or with a salad, and dinner is done!
There is some version of chicken and rice in almost every culture.
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Some are more finicky than others, requiring special ingredients or equipment.
And AND be very kid-friendly!
Lets dive in and make some chicken and rice!
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A Classic One Pot Meal
Many chicken and rice recipes can be made in a single skillet.
This version is no different, and one of the major appeals is the very little cleanup!
I like to slice mine into about 2-ounce pieces.
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Rinse Your Rice!
If you dont rinse it well, the starch from the rice will make the dish gummy.
In general, I would check the riceafter 15 minutes of low heat simmering.
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Then youll have to make some game-time decisions!
Its possible you nail it and the rice is tender and the stock is absorbed.
This means youre done.
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Its more likely that youll need to tweak the recipe a bit.
You could serve this with a starter salad or soup, though, to round out the meal.
Or you could add it back to a skillet and reheat on low with a splash of water.
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Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
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Rejoice!
My kids absolutely loved this recipe.
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Heat the olive oil in a large (at least 12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes per side, getting a decent sear on both sides.
Its okay at this point if your chicken isnt cooked all the way through.
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Remove chicken from the skillet and add onions and garlic.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, softening veggies.
Add dried oregano and basil to the skillet and stir together.
Stir in the rinsed white rice and nestle chicken pieces back in the skillet.
Then add 3 cups of the chicken stock and stir gently to confirm chicken stock is evenly distributed.
Bring to a simmer, turn heat down to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, check the skillet.
If the rice is tender and the skillet is dry, then the dish is ready to serve.
When the rice seems just about done, add the frozen peas to the skillet.
They will thaw quickly!
Garnish finished chicken and rice skillet with parsley.
Reheating leftovers:Leftovers keep great in the fridge for up to five days.
you’re able to also freeze the chicken and rice for up to three months.
