Published 7/16/2023 • Updated 11/10/2024 What makes our recipe unique is that we use our homemade chicken seasoning and our secret ingredient – Worcestershire sauce for a hit of vinegar. This is the most flavorful one-pot chicken and rice on the internet. We make ours in a Dutch oven with juicy chicken thighs and a delightful rice medley so you get extra veggies! “I am super impressed with how this turned out and how easy it was. The home made chicken spice recipe is something else! Loved it all and will making this again in future. Sitting munching on leftovers for lunch.” -Bex We’ve got a handful of chicken and rice recipes on Fit Foodie Finds and this is definitely the most classic (and midwestern 😉).
What is in this chicken and rice recipe?
Chicken: this recipe calls for 2 lbs. bone-in, skin-on thighs, but you’re more than welcome to use boneless skinless. Whatever you prefer. Rice: make sure to use long-grain white rice such as basmati. We did NOT test this recipe with brown rice and/or instant rice, but the liquid ratio will vary greatly. Veggies: vegetables you need for this chicken and rice recipe are carrots, onion, mushrooms, and peas. Seasonings: you’ll need to whip up a batch of our famous all-purpose chicken seasoning. Or, you can use a store-bought kind. In addition, you’ll need garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Secret Ingredient: our secret ingredient is Worcestershire sauce! It’s vinegary and savory and such a great flavor addition. Don’t have Worcestershire? Try using balsamic or apple cider vinegar instead.
What can you use in place of a dutch oven?
Don’t have a Dutch oven? No problem! You can do a few things:
Variations for Chicken and Rice
Rice – this recipe calls for basmati white rice, but it will also work with jasmine rice. We did NOT test this recipe with brown rice or any kind of instant rice, so stay away from those. The Dutchess Chicken – while we 100% prefer chicken thighs for chicken and rice, you are more than welcome to use chicken breast instead. You can also try mixing in rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken at the end. Veggies – I’ve made this recipe with lots of other veggies, too (sometimes you gotta clear out that fridge). Try broccoli, cauliflower, or sweet potato. You’re also more than welcome to swap out the fresh veggies for a bag of frozen veggies. I’ve used the carrots, peas, and corn combo and it worked great!
Quick Instructions for Chicken and Rice Casserole
Storage
Let chicken and rice cool completely. Then, transfer it into a large, glass container. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3-5 days in an airtight container.
Can you freeze chicken and rice?
If you’re planning to freeze this chicken and rice, recipe we recommend baking it all the way through first and then freezing it. Alternatively, you can bake your chicken and rice in a disposable tin container and freeze in that. To thaw & reheat: let the casserole thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, bake the casserole at 350ºF for 30-45 minutes or until warm in the middle.
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