Easy One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice: 40-Minute Savory, Family-Friendly, Weeknight Wonder
Easy One-Pot Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice is a hearty, family-friendly dinner made with juicy seared chicken, fragrant garlic, and fluffy rice all simmered together in one pan.
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
4–5 cloves garlic, minced
½ small onion, diced (optional)
1½ cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
3½ cups chicken broth
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
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Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Sear chicken in oil + 1 tbsp butter, 3–4 minutes per side. Remove.
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In same skillet, add 2 tbsp butter, garlic, and onion. Sauté 1–2 min.
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Stir in rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
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Pour in broth. Return chicken to pan. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer on low 18–22 min.
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Turn off heat, let rest 5–7 min. Fluff rice, garnish, and serve.
Notes
Don’t lift the lid during cooking. Adjust seasoning to taste. Add veggies for extra nutrition.