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Olivia Farnsworth

One Pan Spanish Chicken and Rice Easy Weeknight Dinner

This One Pan Spanish Chicken and Rice is a flavorful and effortless meal perfect for an easy dinner or a family weeknight meal. With bold Spanish seasoning and tender chicken cooked right in one pan, it’s a convenient and tasty Spanish chicken recipe that delights everyone at the table.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 426
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts OR 6 chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lemon
  • chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander (see note)
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Combine all the Spanish seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Cut the lemon in half and slice one half thinly for garnish; set the other half aside to juice later.
  2. Place chicken in a bowl, pour over 2 tablespoons of oil and toss thoroughly to coat. Apply half of the seasoning mixture evenly on both sides of the chicken pieces.
  3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside—it will finish cooking later.
  4. Add the uncooked rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and the rest of the seasoning mix to the skillet and stir until combined.
  5. Nestle the chicken back onto the rice mixture, cover the skillet, and let cook on low to medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes, until the rice absorbs the liquid and the chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro or parsley on top, arrange the lemon slices as garnish, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Coriander can be found in most grocery stores in the spice aisle. If unavailable, cumin works well as a substitute.