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One Pot Greek Chicken and Rice

Make this one pot Greek chicken and rice in under an hour for a high-protein meal full of bold, savory flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: greek
Keyword: chicken and rice, greek chicken and rice
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 chicken thighs about 1.5 lbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

For the Rice:

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup long grain rice uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Parsley feta cheese, and Kalamata olives for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
    2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Season the chicken thighs with oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
    1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, 6 chicken thighs
  • Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side down, and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a plate.
  • In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
    2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Add diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
    1 yellow onion
  • Add minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
    3 garlic cloves
  • Stir in the uncooked rice and cook for 1 minute.
    1 cup long grain rice
  • Pour in the chicken stock, add dried oregano, salt, and pepper, and return the cooked chicken thighs on top of the rice.
    1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 cups chicken stock, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
  • Cook for 25-30 minutes or until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Garnish with parsley, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives if desired before serving.
    Parsley

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg