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Portuguese One Pot Chicken & Rice

Hearty Portuguese One Pot Chicken & Rice for Cozy Nights

This Portuguese One Pot Chicken & Rice is a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, featuring aromatic garlic, juicy chicken, and richly seasoned rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs or drumsticks, bone-in and skin-on Substitute boneless skinless thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Used for sautéing
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
For the Rice Mixture
  • 1.5 cups long grain rice Avoid short grains
  • 3 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
  • 1 pieces lemon wedges Optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, then set aside while preparing other ingredients.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pot and sear the chicken skin-side down for 6-8 minutes, then flip and brown the other side for 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, bay leaves, and smoked paprika; cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  5. Add rice and toast for 1-2 minutes; pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  6. Nestle browned chicken in the pot, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender.
  7. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights and customizable based on preferences.

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