Hooray for one-pan meals, especially when you’re pressed for time, don’t really want to cook, and definitely don’t want a ton of dishes for clean up. Those are the days when take-out is a temping option, but here’s an easy recipe to add to your rotation when that happens!
One Pan Spanish Rice + Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp italian seasoning
- 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts (we're a family of 5 so all my recipes are +1 more than typically called for!)
- 3 TBSP vegetable oil
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon
- chopped cilantro for garnish (or parsley if you don't like cilantro)
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mix ahead of time. In a small bowl whisk together all the ingredients for the seasoning mix and divide in half, then set aside
- Cut the lemon in half. With one half, slice it into thin slices for the garnish, then reserve the other half for later in the recipe.
- Place chicken breasts in a bowl, drizzle with 2 TBSP oil and toss to coat well. Then use half the prepared seasoning mix to rub on the chicken, ensuring that you're getting it on both sides of the chicken.
- Use remaining 1 TBSP oil to drizzle in a large skillet and bring to medium heat. Cook each seasoned chicken breast for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned (you're not cooking the chicken right now, just browning it). Transfer to a plate for now.
- Next, add in the rice, chicken broth, juice from the remaining half lemon, and the rest of the seasoning mix. Stir to combine, then return the chicken to the skillet on top of the rice.
- Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed, the rice is tender, and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with lemon slices and cilantro/parsley and serve.
I have already saved this recipe! It looks so good and my family would love it!
One pan dishes are great for clean up as well!
Sounds delicious! I wish I could eat spices! My family would love it!
I love meals that can be made in one pan! Less mess means less clean up!
I absolutely love one dish meals. This looks delicious, healthy and a meal my family would love
I love any meal that can be made using just one pan!
This looks so good!
Yum this looks nutritious, delicious, and affordable! Thanks!
This looks delicious and I love how it’s all in one pan. Easier cleanup that way.
One pan dinners are my favourite. This looks delish!
Looks very tasty! Your recipes are always so yummie!
Might just have to try it!
This sounds very tasty. I’m always looking for new ideas for mealtime. Thanks.
Ummmmm this meal looks really yummy, thanks very much for sharing the recipe with us. Love that it’s a one pan meal too!
I wonder if this can be adapted for an instant pot? Looks delicious!
its a must to try this recipe, thanks
Looks delicious , thanks for the idea , I’m in need of them
This recipe looks delicious
This looks very good, I love my rice dishes and I love one pot cooking!!
Looks very yummy….and easy to make which I love.
This will be supper tonight! Just what I needed and one pot is a huge bonus! Thank you!!
I love one pot meals. And will eat just about anything with coriander in it. So I’m definitely pinning this one.
Sounds like a dish my family would enjoy.
I love how easy it is to clean up one pan dishes. This looks yummy. 🙂
I love one pan meals! This looks so delicious!
This looks amazing!! I can’t wait to try it !
Yummy! This looks like a great weekday meal!
I am adding this to my must-try list. I love the spices.
Love this recipe, I am not the best cook so simple easy and delicious are right up my alley!
Looks really great. Very different from my spanish rice recipe but equally delicious I’m sure!
Yum! One pot meals are the best and this looks quick and easy!
Sounds delish! Wish I liked cilantro, but I’m sure it’ll be great with fresh parsley!
Looks yummy! AND no messy kitchen! Love that!
That looks amazing!!! Your food pics always make me hungry 🙂
We don’t eat a lot of one pan dishes, but this does look delicious.
This looks amazing and so flavourful. One-pan meals are a life saver especially come back-to-school time!
I love this type of recipe. All the spices sound delicious.
This recipe looks delious!
yum! I like that this is a one-pan dish = fewer things to wash after dinner!
I love one pan dishes, think I would use parsley instead of the cilantro, my family is not a fan
This looks so good and quick to make.
This would be perfect with the +1 extra so I could take the yummy leftovers to work!
One pan dishes are great for clean up and if they are liked by the whole family it’s wonderful. This recipe sounds very tasty & I’ll be trying it out shortly.
Love one pan meals, thanks for the recipe.
This looks incredible and sounds so easy! I can’t wait to make it.
This looks like something my daughter and I would enjoy! It would be a good way to change uo our usual meals.