French🍚 Starches

Chicken and Rice in One Pot

Name: Chicken and Rice in One Pot
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: ~2-3 lb Chicken thighs and legs; ~¼ cups Flour; 1 Onion; 3½ cups Long-grain rice; 6 cups Chicken stock; 3 Zucchini; 2 tbsp Garlic; 12 oz Kielbasa sausage; 1 Green bell pepper; 2 cups Cherry tomatoes; 2 cups Spinach; 2 tbsp Fresh thyme; 1½ tbsp Oregano; ~½ tsp Black pepper; ~1½ tsp Salt; ~¼ tsp Cayenne pepper; ~3 tbsp Oil

⏱ 50 min

An easy one-pot chicken and rice dish made with chicken, rice, zucchini, kielbasa sausage, and a variety of vegetables. Everything cooks together in one pot, ready in about 30 to 40 minutes.

Adapted from a video by Chef Jean-Pierre

Quick Chicken and Rice Family Dinner | Chef Jean-Pierre

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Ingredients

Chicken thighs and legsskin removed or kept on, as preferred~2-3 lbest.
Flourseasoned flour with salt and black pepper~¼ cupsest.
Onionlarge1
Long-grain rice3½ cups
Chicken stock1 additional cup added later for total of 7 cups6 cups
Zucchinilarge, cut into small pieces3
Garlic2 tbsp
Kielbasa sausage

Steps

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1
Coat the skinned chicken thighs and legs with seasoned flour. Heat a fry pan to 365°F and sear the chicken until golden brown on all sides.
2
In the same pan, add diced onion, zucchini pieces, garlic, bell pepper, and kielbasa sausage. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and color.
3
Stir in the washed rice, fresh thyme, and oregano. Pour in the chicken stock (6 cups) and season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne. Mix well.
4
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 25-30 minutes until the rice is almost tender. Check the bottom occasionally to prevent sticking.
5
When the rice is nearly tender, add 1 more cup of stock (total 7 cups). Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, mixing well.
6
Cover again and continue cooking over low heat for another 10-15 minutes to let all the flavors marry together. Stir occasionally and check that nothing sticks to the bottom.
7
Once cooked through, place the pot in the center of the table for family-style serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Chicken and Rice in One Pot

Ingredients

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