Easy One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken & Rice Recipe
This Easy One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken & Rice dish brings together the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with juicy chicken and aromatic rice, all in one pot. A hearty and satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup white rice long-grain
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika smoked
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 0.25 cup parsley fresh, chopped
- 1 lemon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, oregano, and paprika. Bring to a boil.
- Return chicken thighs to the pot, skin-side up, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in kalamata olives, parsley, and lemon juice. Let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs perfectly with a crisp green salad and a chilled glass of white wine.