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Golden-brown chicken thighs on a bed of seasoned rice, garnished with chopped parsley and inspired by the bold flavors of Mexican Hot Dogs, served in a white skillet.
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One Pan Chicken Dinner

This One Pan Chicken Dinner recipe will be your weekday go-to when you need a satisfying, healthy and flavourful meal to feed the family fast.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken dinner, chicken recipe, chicken thigh recipe, chicken thighs, easy chicken dinner, one pan recipe
Servings: 4
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs bone in, skin on
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil or any oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper to taste
  • ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves finely diced
  • ⅓ cup white wine or broth
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice or any long grain variety
  • 2.5 cups unsalted vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup cooking cream
  • parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • In a skillet with high sides, add the oil, let it heat up on the stove. Add the chicken thighs skin side down, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, once one side is golden, flip it over and season the other side too. Make sure the heat is on medium so that it doesn't burn in the pan.
  • Once the chicken has color on both sides, remove it from the pan, and discard most of the oil that rendered from the skin. Add the onions and sauté them for about a minute. Add the garlic, and stir.
  • Add a splash of white wine and let it cook off fully. Add the rice and stir. Place the chicken back on top and pour in the veggie broth.
  • Add a splash of cooking cream or coconut milk from a can, give it a mix and let it come to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook it covered for 25 minutes. Garnish with parsley and enjoy.

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Notes

  • Chicken cuts: I used bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs but you can use any cut of chicken you enjoy.
  • Wine substitute: I used white wine to deglaze the pan, but you can use as much or as little as you like. You could also substitute the wine for unsalted veggie or chicken broth instead.
  • Dairy-free alternatives: Make this One Pan Chicken Dinner dairy-free by using cashew or coconut cream or (your favorite non-dairy cream) instead of heavy cream. Some followers have said that plant-based cream works great, such as Silk and Country Crock. You can also omit that step altogether and still have a delicious recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portion | Calories: 1060kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 457IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg
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