Description
This Rice Cooker Chicken and Rice recipe is a convenient one-pot meal that delivers delicious flavors. Tender chicken, aromatic rice, and savory seasonings come together effortlessly in a rice cooker, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups jasmine or long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Add olive oil to the rice cooker and sauté onion until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken pieces and brown them. Add rice, seasonings, and chicken broth.
- Cook Rice: Close lid and cook on white rice setting. Stir in peas and carrots towards the end.
- Rest and Serve: Let rice rest, fluff with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use chicken stock for extra flavor or swap in brown rice (adjust liquid and cooking time).
- Add a squeeze of lemon before serving for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
