Soulful Chicken and Rice

Let's elevate your Monday nights with our easy one-pot chicken and rice dinner!

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)

• 1 cup long-grain white rice

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• Use your favorite seasoning blends!

• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Season the chicken thighs generously with your favorite seasoning blends, smoked paprika, and dried thyme.

2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Stir in the rice and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until lightly toasted.

5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Nestle the browned chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin side up.

6. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low. Let the chicken and rice simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

7. Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

8. Serve the chicken and rice hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
   

This soulful chicken and rice dish is packed with flavor and is sure to bring comfort to your Monday night dinner table. Enjoy!

Stay tuned for more easy weeknight dinner recipes coming your way from MizzToree's Kitchen!