Description
This comforting chicken rice one pot recipe combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vegetables in a single dish. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup required.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound frozen boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 3 celery ribs, roughly chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F while you prepare the stovetop components.
- Bring water to a boil in your Dutch oven over high heat. Add salt and frozen chicken tenders. Boil uncovered for 10 minutes until mostly cooked through.
- Add chopped celery and onion to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Remove chicken with tongs and set aside. Add rice to the vegetable broth, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Remove from heat and stir rice gently. If excess liquid remains, drain it. Mix in shredded chicken and cream of chicken soup until well combined.
- Smooth mixture into an even layer. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until top is golden. For extra crispiness, broil 2-4 minutes.
Notes
- Prep your vegetables while the chicken cooks to maximize efficiency
- Don’t skip the salt in the boiling water – it seasons the chicken and creates a flavorful base
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the flavors to settle
- This recipe scales easily – just maintain the liquid-to-rice ratio when doubling or halving
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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