One Pot Chicken and Rice
One Pot Chicken and Rice is a quick stovetop meal made with chicken, rice, broth, Cajun seasoning, peppers, corn, garlic, ginger, and cilantro.
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Servings: 4 People
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 lb boneless chicken cut into strips or cubes
- 1 tsp ginger finely minced
- 1 tsp garlic finely minced
- 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1/3 cup green pepper cut into small strips
- 1/3 cup red pepper cut into small strips
- 1/3 cup frozen corn
- 2 tbsp cilantro roughly chopped
- Sliced jalapeños for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a nonstick pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the pot.
- Cook the onion until it becomes slightly soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced ginger, minced garlic, and boneless chicken pieces.
- Cook until the chicken is lightly golden brown on the outside.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth.
- Add the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the broth.
- Add the uncooked rice, green pepper, red pepper, and frozen corn.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cover the pot with a lid.
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Check the rice near the end of the cooking time. If the rice is still firm, add a small amount of additional broth or water, cover, and continue cooking until tender.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the lid.
- Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the chicken and rice.
- Gently mix until the cilantro is evenly incorporated.
- Garnish with sliced jalapeños, if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make One Pot Chicken and Rice gluten free, confirm that the Cajun seasoning is labeled gluten free, as some seasoning blends may contain gluten-based additives or cross-contact warnings.
Use gluten-free low-sodium chicken broth, and verify that it does not contain wheat-derived ingredients or gluten-containing flavorings.
Ensure the rice, frozen corn, oil, and all fresh vegetables are gluten free and have not been processed with gluten-containing ingredients.
If adding optional toppings such as hot sauce, sour cream, or additional garnishes, check that each product is certified gluten free.
Prepare the recipe using clean cookware, utensils, cutting boards, and serving tools to prevent gluten cross-contact, especially when cooking for someone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.