Description
Indulge in this comforting chicken and rice dish, featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice infused with aromatic herbs—perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Instructions
For the Chicken:
- 1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 3. Add chicken thighs and sear each side for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- 4. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
For the Rice:
- 5. Add long-grain white rice to the skillet, stirring to coat in the juices.
- 6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- 7. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- To Serve:
- 8. Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional five minutes.
- 9. Fluff rice with a fork before serving; drizzle with extra broth if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg