One Pan Chicken with Garlic Tomato Rice
This one pan chicken with garlic tomato rice is the kind of dinner that saves your bum on a busy night. You get juicy chicken, fluffy rice and loads of rich tomato and garlic flavour, all cooked in the one pan.
It is cosy, budget-friendly and made with simple ingredients, which is always a win. Barely any fuss, not much washing up, and a proper family dinner at the end of it.
Why you’ll love it
Everything cooks in the one pan, so it is easy on the washing up and easy on your brain too. The rice soaks up all the garlicky tomato flavour, and the chicken stays juicy on top.
Handy tips
Brown the chicken first so you get a bit of colour and extra flavour before it finishes cooking on the rice. Once the liquid is in, keep the lid on so the rice can cook through properly.
Serving ideas
This works well as a full meal on its own since you have got the chicken and rice all sorted in one pan. It is a great weeknight dinner when you want something hearty without a whole lot of effort.
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One pan Chicken with Garlic Tomato Rice
Prep Time 10 minutes 
Setting Time
25 minutes 
Total Time 35 minutes 
Ingredients
Method
- Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt, pepper and a little olive oil.
- Brown them on both sides in a hot pan, then remove and set aside.
- Pour the rice and garlic into the same pan and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the drained sun-dried tomatoes and give it a quick mix.
- Mix the tomato paste with 3 cups of boiling water and pour it over the rice
- Place the chicken back on top, pop the lid on and bring it to the boil.
- Once boiling, I turn the heat down to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is perfectly cooked.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One pan Chicken with Garlic Tomato Rice
Do I need to cook the rice first?
No. The rice goes straight into the pan and cooks in the tomato and garlic liquid.
Can I use chicken breast instead of thighs?
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