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Close-up of Healthy One Pot Chicken and Brown Rice mixed with carrots, celery, and fresh parsley.

Healthy One Pot Chicken and Brown Rice

This is a quick and nutritious one-pot meal featuring chicken and brown rice, designed for busy weeknights. It uses simple ingredients to create a satisfying dinner in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Use 4 if needed
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste, starting amount
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste, starting amount
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and shredded
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice rinsed
  • 1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • 3-quart stockpot

Method
 

  1. In a 3-quart stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through.
  3. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Increase the heat to high and add the broth and rice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  5. Stir again, cover, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the pot.
  6. Stir in the parmesan cheese and parsley. Taste the dish and add more salt, pepper, or any other desired seasonings.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

You can use cooked chicken if you prefer. Skip step #1 and add the cooked chicken after sautéing the vegetables.
For stronger garlic flavor, add 3 whole cloves of garlic (not minced) during the vegetable sauté step, and remove them before serving.
You can add extra vegetables during the onion sauté, such as bell pepper or mushrooms.

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