Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice

Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice

from lanascooking.com
Main Dishes
40 min
389 kcal / serving

This old fashioned chicken and rice recipe is a Southern classic, made with tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice all in one pot.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoonsbutter divided
  • 1 largeonion diced
  • 3ribs celery diced
  • 3boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 2 breasts) (cut into 1” pieces)
  • 3 cupschicken stock
  • 1 ½ cupsrice (long grain white, basmati, or brown)
  • 2 teaspoonssalt
  • 1 teaspoonground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large deep skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter.4 tablespoons butter

  2. 2

    Add the onion and celery and cook until softened but not browned.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken has stiffened and starts to brown very slightly.

  4. 4

    Add the stock, rice, salt, pepper, remaining butter, and parsley. Bring to a boil.2 tablespoons butter

  5. 5

    Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes or until rice is tender.