One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into ½-inch cubes)
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed)
• 1 (10-ounce bag) frozen peas and carrots
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 ½ cups water
• Fresh parsley (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Cook the onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 more seconds.

2. 2

   Add the cubed chicken and season with Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is mostly cooked through, about 7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the rice and cook with the chicken for about 2 minutes. Add the peas, carrots, soy sauce, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt.

4. 4

   Add the water and mix all the ingredients together. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer until the rice is fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the steam to continue cooking the rice for 5–10 more minutes.

5. 5

   Fluff the rice with a fork, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.