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One-Pot Wonders: Nutritious Chicken Meals for Your Busy Lifestyle

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Learn how to make delicious healthy one pot chicken meals. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Gathering your ingredients is like assembling the pieces of a story, each one bringing its own flair to the tale. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1.5 pounds of chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice
  • 2 cups spinach leaves
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

If you find yourself out of any particular ingredient, fear not! Swap chicken thighs for breast if preferred, or use vegetable broth for a lighter taste. The beauty of one-pot meals is their adaptability, much like the way my mum would tailor her recipes to whatever was at hand.

Instructions

Cooking is an art, not a science, as my mum would say, and these steps will guide you in creating a masterpiece:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika. Brown them on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the pepper is tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, cooking until they start to soften and release their juices.
  4. Add the chicken broth, oregano, and a pinch more salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the pot, nestling it among the vegetables.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then stir in the rice. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
  6. Fold in the spinach leaves, allowing them to wilt in the heat.
  7. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and a generous sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.

Remember, cooking is about feeling as much as following, so let your senses guide you. Trust your nose, your eyes, and your taste buds — they are your best allies in the kitchen.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International