Easy one pan Spanish chicken and rice is made with simple seasoning that come together with zesty, bold flavors in this one pot, 30 minute meal.
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 25 minutesminutes
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Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings:4servings
Ingredients
4boneless skinless chicken breasts, OR 6 chicken thighs
3tablespoonsvegetable or canola oil
1cupuncooked white rice
2 ¼cupslow sodium chicken broth
1lemon
chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish
Spanish seasoning mix
2teaspoonssmoked paprika
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsground cumin
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspooncoriander , (see note)
¼teaspoonItalian seasoning
Instructions
In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients for the Spanish seasoning mix. Divide in half and set aside. Cut the lemon in half, then thinly slice one half - for garnish - and reserve the other half for juicing later in the recipe.
Place chicken in a medium bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, then toss to coat well. Use half of the prepared seasoning mix to rub on both sides of each piece of chicken.
Drizzle a large skillet with remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and bring to medium heat. Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to a plate. (It won't be cooked through at this point)
Add rice, chicken broth, juice from 1/2 of the lemon, and remaining seasoning mix and stir to combine. Return chicken to the pan on top of the rice. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with lemon slices and freshly chopped cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
*Coriander is found in the spice section of any typical grocery store. In a pinch, cumin can be used as a substitute.