This One Pot Chicken and Rice with Vegetables is one of my favorite weekday dinners to make. Loaded with broccoli, red peppers, and cheddar cheese, this tasty comfort food is family-friendly and will be on your dinner table in under 30 minutes!

Why this recipe works

This refreshing chicken and rice dish is packed with protein and plenty of nourishing vegetables. Perfect for a post gym lunch or when you are trying to eat cleaner.

As a one pot dish, this cheesy chicken and rice recipe is easy to whip up and requires minimal washing up afterwards. Easily make one or many servings to store for later.

It’s hearty, packed with protein and easy to meal prep. Just sautee your chicken followed by the vegetables then add rice and chicken broth. It's really that easy!

It’s simple seasoning of salt, pepper and thyme makes it quick yet flavorful which is why it’s a staple dish I always go back to when I don’t want too much fuss. Be sure to add this one to your favorite one pot chicken recipes category!

Are you a sucker for chicken comfort foods? Try my Chicken and Kale Casserole, Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast or Chicken Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce.

Ingredients

Not much goes into this flavorful, one pot chicken and rice recipe and most of the ingredients could be in your pantry already. Don't let the simplicity of this recipe fool you though, it's delicious!

Chicken  

Chicken is a great base for this dish. Its mild and succulent complimenting the delicate flavor palate this dish offers. You could swap other meats or vegetarian proteins in easily which is what makes this dish so dynamic. Just ensure you adjust the cook time appropriately.

Thyme

Thyme adds an earthy mint flavor to this one pot chicken recipe. Thyme pairs well with most meets and vegetables adding a refreshing flavor without overwhelming the dish. 

Olive oil

Olive oil is loved in Italian cooking for its distinctive fresh slightly herby taste. It’s praised as being one of the healthier oils as it contains important healthy fats and vital vitamin E. Olive oil is best cooked slow and lower heats to preserve its taste and consistency. 

How to make it

Not only is this a one pot recipe, but it only takes four steps to make it. Below is a step by step to make my one pot chicken and rice. Exact measurements for all the ingredients will be in the recipe card near the bottom of the page.

1. Heat some olive oil in a pot and begin sauteing the onions. Add the chicken and cook until the center of the chicken is cooked.
2. Add the long grain rice, chicken broth, thyme, and salt and pepper. Mix together until combined and cook on medium heat until most of the liquid is absorbed.
3. Add the broccoli, red bell peppers and half of the cheese. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.
4. Remove the pot from heat and add the remaining cheese. Cover the pot and let it sit until the cheese is melted.

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