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30 Minute One Pot Chicken Dinners for Busy Weeknights Made Easy!


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A quick and easy one pot chicken dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights, ready in just 30 minutes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup rice (uncooked)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken, season well, and cook until lightly browned (5 minutes).
  3. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in rice, broth, vegetables, and seasoning.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Fluff and serve hot.

Notes

  • This recipe serves 4 people.
  • Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian seasoning before cooking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: One Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: 30 Minute One Pot Chicken Dinners, Quick Chicken Recipes, Easy Weeknight Dinners