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Chicken and Rice Stew Recipe | Hearty One-Pot Chicken & Rice Comfort Meal

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Chicken and rice is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together tender chicken, wholesome rice, fresh vegetables, and a rich, savory broth in one satisfying pot. This hearty Chicken and Rice Stew is warm, nourishing, and packed with flavor, making it an excellent choice for cozy family dinners, cold weather, or whenever you're craving a filling homemade meal.

Unlike traditional soup, this stew has a thicker, heartier consistency thanks to perfectly cooked rice that naturally absorbs the flavorful broth. Boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts become incredibly tender as they simmer alongside onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Every spoonful is filled with juicy chicken, soft vegetables, fluffy rice, and a rich broth seasoned with thyme, parsley, bay leaves, and black pepper.

This versatile recipe is easy to customize by adding peas, corn, mushrooms, spinach, kale, or green beans for extra nutrition and color. For an even richer flavor, you can use homemade chicken stock and finish the stew with a splash of cream or a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. It also reheats beautifully, making it ideal for meal prep and leftovers.

Whether you're feeding the family on a busy weeknight or preparing a comforting meal for someone feeling under the weather, Chicken and Rice Stew is a wholesome, one-pot recipe that's both easy to prepare and deeply satisfying.

Cooking Method

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the rice and stir for 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf.
Return the browned chicken to the pot.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 3–5 minutes.
If desired, stir in the heavy cream for a richer stew.
Remove the bay leaf.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

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1½ lbs (680g) boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces ,, 2 tbsp olive oil ,, 1 medium onion, diced ,, 2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced ,, 4 garlic cloves, minced ,, 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice ,, 6 cups chicken broth

1 tsp dried thyme ,, 1 tsp dried parsley ,, 1 bay leaf

½ tsp paprika ,, 1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper ,, 1 cup frozen peas ,, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Optional : ½ cup heavy cream ,, Grated Parmesan cheese

Optional : Lemon wedges

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