Love this meal. It’s so simple and so easy to make but extremely flavourful. This is a weekly recipe in our household.
Simple Chicken Rice
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
1 TBSP olive oil
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 onion, chopped
1.5 cups of white rice
3 cups of chicken stock, plus more as needed
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, defrosted in the microwave
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Directions
- Heat oil in a large heavy bottom pan over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook on one side for 3-5 minutes until deep golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Add onions and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add rice and cook for about 2 minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant. Add 3 cups of chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to simmer. Top with chicken seared side up. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for about 20 minutes (as per the Rice package instructions.)
- After 20 minutes, check to make sure the chicken is cooked and so is the rice. Remove bay leaves. Stir in Parmesan and corn. Stir until the Parmesan cheese is melted. You may wish to add a bit more chicken stock for a creamier consistency. Serve and enjoy.
