Simple One Pot Chicken and Rice

Name: Simple One Pot Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup white long grain rice; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

This comforting one pot chicken and rice is the perfect low effort meal for a busy weeknight.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 31, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

When the holiday candy is gone and you need a real dinner, this meal is a lifesaver. It is a true family favorite because it tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but it only requires one pot to clean up afterward.

My best tip for this recipe is to make sure you use a heavy bottomed pan or a Dutch oven. It helps the rice cook evenly without burning on the bottom, which makes all the difference for a perfect texture.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white long grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

8Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
2
Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides, then remove the chicken from the pot.
3
Add the onion to the same pot and cook until soft, then stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
4
Add the rice and stir to coat it in the oils and drippings in the pot.
5
Pour in the chicken broth and add the oregano, salt, and pepper.
6
Return the chicken to the pot and bring the liquid to a boil.
7
Turn the heat down to low, cover the pot with a tight lid, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
8
Remove from the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and stirring in the fresh parsley.

Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can serve this with a side of steamed broccoli or a simple green salad to round out the meal.

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