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A white bowl filled with Tomato Basil Chicken and Rice in a Pot, topped with fresh basil.

Tomato Basil Chicken and Rice in a Pot

This recipe creates a complete meal of chicken and rice cooked together in one pot. It uses simple ingredients like chicken thighs, rice, tomatoes, and fresh basil for flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 435
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs about 4
  • 1.5 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1.33 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1.33 cup water
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Plate

Method
 

  1. Heat 0.5 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  2. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, the onion, and the pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
  3. Stir in the rice, crushed tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, water, salt, pepper, and dried basil. Nestle the seared chicken thighs into the rice mixture.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Stir occasionally, about every 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with the fresh chopped basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 27gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 695mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1133IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Rewarm leftovers in the microwave until heated through.

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