One Pot Chicken and Rice

Close up fork in a serving of tender rice with bits of bacon, pieces of tomato and flavorful chunks of chicken.

Sweet fire-roasted tomatoes and savory bacon are the unexpected stars of this unique chicken and rice skillet recipe. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and crispy bacon come together in one pan for a complete dinner that’s sure to become a keeper.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Chicken and Rice Skillet, One Pot Chicken and Rice

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 508kcal

Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound chicken cut into 1" pieces
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup medium grain white rice rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup onion chopped
1/2 cup green pepper chopped
14.5 ounce can petite fire roasted tomatoes

Instructions

Fry bacon in a deep skillet. Set bacon aside and keep the drippings in the pan.
4 slices bacon
Cut chicken into evenly sized pieces that are no more than 1" thick.
1 pound chicken
Add oil to bacon drippings and turn up to medium high heat. Once oil is hot carefully add chicken to the skillet and season generously. Stir well to coat the meat.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Continue to stir often until the meat is just cooked through. Chicken can be left in the skillet OR set aside on a plate with bacon to maintain maximum tenderness.
Add onion and pepper to the pan and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Only if necessary, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil if the skillet is dry.
1 cup onion, 1/2 cup green pepper
Add rinsed rice to the skillet and stir often until rice is lightly browned.
1 cup medium grain white rice
Pour in can of undrained tomatoes and broth. Stir well.
14.5 ounce can petite fire roasted tomatoes, 2 cups chicken broth
Stir every 7 to 10 minutes and cook for a total of 20 to 25 minutes until rice is tender and cooked.
Chop bacon. Return cooked chicken and bacon bits to the skillet, stir well and serve when warmed through.

Notes

Can add an additional 1/4 cup of broth or liquid at a time if necessary to help the rice finish cooking until tender.

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