One pot tomato basil chicken rice

Easy one pot tomato basil chicken rice is the kind of weeknight recipe your dreams are made of. So easy, so delicious and clean plates are guaranteed.

This is how I know if a recipe has been received well by my kids lately: Aidan will proclaim loud and proud “there is not a single thing left on the plate!” while holding the plate in the air. And he did exactly that when I made this easy one pot chicken rice again last night. And he wasn’t the only one, I practically licked my plate not wanting to waste any of the deliciousness.

I am a huge fan of risotto but during the week I just don’t have the time to stand stirring a pot of rice for 30 minutes. I need to get dinner going and then sort out the kids (or just have a G&T in peace…). This chicken and rice recipe with all those glorious tomato and basil flavors gives me the satisfaction of a glorious pot of risotto with a quarter of the effort. Plus, the leftovers are awesome the next day!

How to make tomato basil chicken rice

Because this is a one pot wonder, you need to start with a nice big, deep pan. I use my trusty buffet casserole but any large sauté pan will work well. I browned the chicken thighs well before removing them from the pan and sautéeing onion and garlic until fragrant. I used Jasmine rice but Basmati or short grain rice will work just as well and then I added white wine, canned tomatoes and chicken stock. I also added chopped basil because I wanted to infuse the rice with its delectable flavor.

Add the chicken back in, cover and allow to simmer until the rice is cooked. Finish with Parmesan and fresh basil and you’re done. You can serve this recipe with a simple green salad or go simple and serve it as is from the pot. Then watch it join the “Clean Plate Club” in no time!

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One pot tomato basil chicken rice

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Easy one pot tomato basil chicken rice is the kind of weeknight recipe your dreams are made of. So easy, so delicious and clean plates are guaranteed. 

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken and rice, Chicken rice, Easy chicken rice recipe

Servings: 6

Calories: 578 kcal

Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

• 1 kg de-boned chicken thighs Chopped into bite-size chunks
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 2½ cups rice
• 1 cup white wine alternatively use chicken stock or water
• 400 g/14 oz can chopped tomatoes
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• handful basil chopped
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• lemon juice to taste
• fresh basil to serve
• Parmesan cheese to serve

Instructions

1. In a large, deep frying/sauté pan, heat a splash of olive oil then brown the chicken on all sides. 

2. Remove from the pan and add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant. 

3. Add the rice and white wine, allowing the wine to reduce while deglazing the bottom of the pan. 

4. Add the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock and tomato paste with the basil and season generously. Place the chicken on top of the rice.

5. Cover with a lid and reduce the temperature. Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and is cooked to your preference. 

6. Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and lemon then serve with fresh basil and grated Parmesan. 

Nutrition Facts

One pot tomato basil chicken rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 578 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 161mg 54%

Sodium 443mg 18%

Potassium 836mg 24%

Total Carbohydrates 72g 24%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 5g

Protein 41g 82%

Vitamin A 3.2%

Vitamin C 10.7%

Calcium 7.1%

Iron 17.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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