One-Pot Chicken And Rice Pilaf Recipe

This One-Pot Chicken And Rice Pilaf is the ultimate comfort food. Juicy chicken, fluffy rice, sweet prunes, and a whole garlic clove come together in one pot for a cozy, delicious meal. Everything is cooked in layers to lock in flavor and create a dish that’s satisfying, fragrant, and easy to make. With simple ingredients and no extra pans to wash, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs (cut into cubes)
• 1 carrot (shredded)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 cup rice
• 10 prunes (dried)
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 whole garlic bulb (rinsed, unpeeled)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring every minute, then set aside.
2. 2Add 1 tsp olive oil to the same pan. Add the shredded carrot and chopped onion, cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, stir, then remove from heat.
3. 3Rinse the rice in a colander under cold water until the water runs clear.
4. 4In a medium pot, layer 1/3 of the chicken and vegetable mixture on the bottom. Add the rinsed rice, then top with the remaining chicken mixture.
5. 5Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the whole garlic bulb, prunes, and bay leaves on top. Pour boiling water into the pot.
6. 6Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce to the lowest simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 35 minutes without lifting the lid.