Description
Dutch Oven Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken with fluffy rice, all infused with rich, savory flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also guarantees satisfying results every time. The warm aroma will fill your kitchen, making it a family favorite that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (fresh or dried)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Begin by finely chopping the onion and garlic. Slice mushrooms if using fresh.
- Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant and golden brown.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and smoked paprika. Add them to the pot and sear each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Stir in the rice and pour in the chicken broth, mixing gently to avoid clumping.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover tightly, and cook undisturbed for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from heat but keep covered for another 5-10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg