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Skillet Chicken & Rice: A Healthy One-Pot Chicken Recipe

Updated: Feb 22

Boneless, tender chicken thighs on a bed of fluffy vegetable rice infused with a flavorful broth. #skilletchickenandrice #chickenandrice #onepotchickenrecipe #chickenrecipes

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Why You'll Love This One-Pot Chicken & Rice Recipe

  • Quick and Convenient: A complete meal made in one skillet, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Flavorful and Comforting: Juicy chicken paired with seasoned rice for a hearty, satisfying dish.

  • Minimal Cleanup: Enjoy a delicious dinner without a pile of dishes to wash.

  • Fitness-Friendly: You can upgrade your chicken and rice game with this!


Ingredients You'll Need

  • Boneless chicken thighs

  • Olive oil

  • Paprika

  • Onion powder

  • Garlic powder

  • Italian seasoning

  • Salt + pepper

  • Fresh onion

  • Carrots

  • Celery

  • Chicken broth (low sodium)

  • Jasmine rice

  • Lemon juice

  • Parsley


Cooking Utensils Needed

  • Cutting board

  • Knives

  • One nonstick cooking pan with lid (make sure the pan has high sides so the food doesn't spill over)

  • Measuring tools (measuring cups, spoons)

  • Cooking spatula/spoon


Substitutions

Here are some easy substitutions to keep this recipe flexible and delicious but keep in mind that they may slightly change the flavor or texture compared to the original recipe:


Jasmine rice → Cauliflower, Brown rice

Chicken → Tofu, Fish

Chicken broth → Beef broth, Vegetable broth


Need more healthy swap recommendations? Check out my "Healthy Swaps Chart"


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Welcome to my blog! I'm Sal, a fit foodie, retired veteran, and home cook with several years of experience in developing recipes and sharing fitness-focused tips!

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