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Casserole dish filled with cooked rice, chicken thighs, peas, carrots, celery, and herbs

Dutch Oven Chicken & Rice

This cozy chicken and rice dinner is simple, filling, andpacked with old-fashioned comfort. Everything cooks together in one pot for a creamy, flavorful meal perfect for busy evenings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken thighs diced
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Cook chicken until lightly browned.
  3. Add onion and cook 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in rice, broth, vegetables, and seasonings.
  5. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Cover and cook 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
  7. Fluff and serve warm.