Description
A delightful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, savory spices, and fluffy rice, perfect for family gatherings and cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken (thighs or breasts)
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper.
- Toss in the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is perfectly cooked.
- Once cooked, fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Serve with warm bread, cornbread, or a side salad to enhance the meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caribbean chicken, one-pot meal, quick dinner, family recipe, easy chicken and rice