Description
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make One-Pot BBQ Chicken and Rice meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, flavorful BBQ sauce, and fluffy rice come together in one skillet for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add chicken, and cook until lightly browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in rice, broth, BBQ sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish: Stir in corn, cheese (if using), cook until heated through. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Customize with your preferred BBQ sauce flavor.
- Enhance texture with crispy fried onions or a side of coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
