One Pot Chicken And Rice

My one pot chicken and rice is a version of the universally loved dish served to families all around the world. This favorite dish is quick and simple!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut into bite size cubes)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 heaping tablespoon garlic, (minced)
• 1 cup long grain rice (rinsed)
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, (thawed and drained)
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth,
• 1 heaping tablespoon chicken flavor Better Than Bouillon, (dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water)
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, (optional)
• fresh parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Toss chicken (1 1/2 pounds) with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon) and coat evenly.
2. 2Heat oil (2 tablespoons) over medium-high heat in a large skillet. When the oil shimmers add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until it begins to brown. (It doesn't need to be completely cooked at this point).
3. 3Stir in garlic (1 heaping tablespoon) and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. 4Add rice (1 cup) and vegetables (1 cup) and stir to combine.
5. 5Pour in chicken broth (1 cup) and the dissolved Better Than Bouillon (1 heaping tablespoon) with the water (1/2 cup boiling water) it was dissolved in.
6. 6Bring mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid then simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked. Adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat, add 2 tablespoons butter, cover, and allow the heat from the rice and continue cooking the rice for 5-10 more minutes. Stir mixture and fluff with a fork and serve.