on Nov 18, 2021, Updated Apr 09, 2024
Why You’ll Love One Pan Chicken Dinner
This One Pan Chicken Dinner recipe will be your weekday go-to when you need a satisfying, healthy and flavorful meal to feed the family fast. It all cooks up in one 🥘 pan in just about 30 minutes, and you can even serve it in the same dish so clean up is a total breeze. The 🍚 rice is so fluffy and absorbs the juices from the chicken so the flavor is rich and deep. Using chicken thighs means the meat is tender and juicy, plus it’s a budget-friendly choice too!
How to Prepare One Pan Chicken Dinner
🔥 Start by adding the oil to a skillet with high sides and let it heat up on the stove.
🍗 Then add the chicken thighs skin side down and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. ⏲️ Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Once one side is golden, flip it over and season the other side too. Make sure the heat is on medium so that it doesn’t burn in the pan.
🔪 Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, finely dice the garlic and onion.
👩🍳 Once the chicken has color on both sides, remove it from the pan, and then discard most of the oil that is rendered from the skin.
🧅 Next, add the onions and sauté them for about a minute.
🧄 Now, add the garlic, and stir.
🍚 Next, add a splash of white wine and let it cook off fully and then add the rice and stir. Place the chicken back on top and pour in the veggie broth.
🥥 Now, add a splash of cooking cream or coconut milk from a can, give it a mix, and then let it all come to a boil.
🌡️When it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 25 minutes.
🌿 Finally, garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for One Pan Chicken Dinner
Best Served With
A nice, fresh salad such as my 🥗 Fennel Salad or Simple Green Salad. Warm, crusty slice of bread 🍞 like my quick Irish Soda Bread. Steamed cauliflower or 🥦 broccoli simply drizzled with some olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
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