Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe – One-Pot Spanish Dish

✔️American Cuisine 

✔️Requires 10 minutes preparation time 

✔️Requires up to 30 minutes cooking time 

✔️Total time of preparation is under 40 minutes 

✔️Serves 4

They say the way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach, and nothing says “I care” quite like a bowl of warm goodness. Ready to make magic happen in your kitchen with an easy-to-follow chicken and yellow rice recipe? Let’s do this!

What Ingredients Will I Need? 

• 5 ½ cups water: Because dry rice just isn’t it.

• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules: The secret to making your water feel fancy and full of flavor.

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves: Protein-packed and ready to be the star of the show.

• 1 green bell pepper, diced (optional): For those feeling adventurous (or just needing extra veggies in their life).

• 1 (16-ounce) package yellow rice: The golden ticket to this dish’s brilliance, literally.

• ¼ cup olive oil: Adds that smooth, luxurious texture (and makes you feel like a pro chef).

• 1 pinch ground black pepper: A tiny sprinkle, but it means serious business.
• 1 pinch poultry seasoning: Because your chicken deserves some pampering too.

Easy Guide To Make Chicken and Yellow Rice 

1. Mix your favorite paprika seasoning (or poultry seasoning) with a pinch of salt and pepper. Generously rub it all over the chicken thighs.
2. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
3. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. If using thicker chicken thighs, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 7-8 minutes per side to ensure they cook through later with the rice.
4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5. Add yellow rice, turmeric, lemon juice, and chicken stock to the skillet. Stir gently to combine.
6. Place the seared chicken on top of the rice mixture. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
7. Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice absorbs all the liquid and is perfectly cooked.
8. Turn off the heat and let the dish rest with the lid on for another 5 minutes (this step locks in all the flavors). Fluff the rice, plate it up, and serve warm!

Tips and Suggestions 

Here’s how to make your Chicken and Yellow Rice flawless every time:

1. Searing the chicken locks in the juices and gives it a golden, crispy exterior.
2. A large, non-stick skillet with a tight lid is your best friend for this recipe. If your lid isn’t snug, the steam escapes, and your rice might turn out dry.
3. Use the right amount of chicken stock for the rice to cook perfectly. 
4. Toss in a bay leaf or a sprinkle of garlic powder when you add the rice. 
5. After the rice cooks, let the dish rest for 5 minutes with the lid on. This step allows the flavors to mingle and the rice to steam to perfection. 
6. While green bell pepper is classic, feel free to swap or add veggies like peas, carrots, or even diced tomatoes. 

Nutrition Insights

Yield	1 Serving
Calories	583 kcal
Fat	30g
Saturated Fat	7g
Total Carbs	45g
Fiber	1g
Sugar	2g
Protein	31g
Net Carbs	44g
Cholesterol	146mg
Sodium	917mg
Potassium	588mg
Vitamin A	780 IU
Vitamin C	2.2mg
Calcium	40mg
Iron	3.1mg

 

There you have it! Chicken and Yellow Rice, a dish that’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to make you the hero of dinnertime.

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