Description
A comforting and delicious one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, savory rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned.
- Stir in the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds to release its aroma.
- Mix in the rice, sliced carrots, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the liquid has absorbed.
- Stir in the almond milk and fresh parsley. Simmer uncovered for another 3–4 minutes until creamy.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients and freshly chopped herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one-pot, chicken, rice, gluten-free, family meal, comfort food
