🍗 Epic One-Pan Herbed Chicken & Tomato Rice Skillet 🍅🔥
Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 35 min
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Around 520
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
Chicken thighs or breasts 🍗
Olive oil 🫒
Garlic powder 🧄
Paprika 🌶️
Dried oregano 🌿
Salt & pepper 🧂🌑
For the Rice Skillet:
Long grain or basmati rice 🍚
Fresh tomatoes, diced 🍅
Onion, chopped 🧅
Chicken broth 🍲
Fresh basil or parsley 🌿
Butter 🧈
👨🍳 Instructions
Season the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Sear it in olive oil until golden on both sides, then remove and set aside. In the same pan, sauté chopped onion until soft, stir in the rice and let it toast briefly. Add diced tomatoes and pour in chicken broth. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, cover, and let it simmer until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is fully cooked. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a knob of butter for richness.
💡 Notes & Variations
Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
Try lemon zest and juice for a fresher profile.
You can swap rice for quinoa or couscous.