Description
A comforting chicken and rice dish packed with flavor and protein, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced small
- 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1.5 cups medium-grain rice
- 1/2 cup green stuffed olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup diced fire-roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 14 oz can canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs in halves and season with smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and add the chicken thighs, cooking for 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 4 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onion and carrots to the pan, season with salt, and sauté for 7-8 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, and sweet paprika, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add rice and toast for 1 minute, then add olives, fire-roasted peppers, and half of the cherry tomatoes, followed by the canned tomatoes and stir.
- Pour in chicken stock and stir again.
- Nestle chicken thighs back into the pan on top of the rice, top with remaining tomatoes, olives, and peppers.
- Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
For a crispier chicken, avoid overcrowding the pan. Use medium-grain rice for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg