One Pan Greek Chicken And Rice

One pan Greek chicken and rice. With a fresh twist on classic flavors, this simple chicken and rice dish is all you need for a cozy weeknight dinner. Tangy lemons, aromatic oregano, succulent chicken, tender rice – all come together for a flavor party that’s guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. Rice is cooked alongside chicken in one pot bringing maximum flavor. Absolutely delicious!

Nothing grabs my attention like an easy recipe for weeknight dinner that’s designed to reduce your effort and time in the kitchen. So, obviously, one pot recipes turned out to be a favorite on my weekly menu. And the idea of cooking rice and chicken in one pot to create an amazing dish totally intrigued me. In fact, the one pot Indian chicken and rice recipe on the blog is a regular in my household.

Inspired by it, I made this one pot Greek chicken and rice that also grabbed a spot on my ‘favorites’ list. Think fresh lemon zest and juice, oregano, tender rice, and succulent chicken, and I’m already hooked. The chicken is marinated with lemon zest, oregano, and paprika, and is layered with rice to create an ultra delicious meal.

Greek Chicken And Rice Recipe

Prep chicken – Marinate chicken with lemon zest, oregano, and paprika. Don’t forget salt and pepper. Rub the spices onto the chicken. At this stage, you can shallow fry chicken in a little oil. Wait until both sides brown, and the chicken pieces are 75% cooked through.

One pot chicken and rice – Now, you’ll need to cook rice in the same pan. Simply sauté the onions and garlic until they are soft. Then, add chicken, stock or broth, and lemon juice. Season and give it a quick stir. Cook rice until tender.

More One Pot Recipes:

• One Pot Indian Chicken and Rice 
• One Pot Chicken Pulao 
• One Pan Roasted Australian Salmon (Salmon Trout) 
• One Pan Egg Toast 
• Skillet Lasagna | One Pan Lasagna
• One Pan Breakfast with Sausages and Eggs 
• Oven Baked Chicken And Rice 
• Tandoori Chicken Tray Bake 
• Indian Spiced Chicken Tray Bake 

Yield: 4

One Pan Greek Chicken And Rice

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Delicious and tasty Greek style chicken and rice made in one pan!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice, preferably basmati rice, rinsed
• 5 chicken thigh fillets
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock (broth)
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 lemon, sliced into thin circles
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley, to garnish
• Crumbled feta and olives, to garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Soak rice in water for about 15 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
2. Place chicken in a bowl. Add 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano, paprika, and zest of 1 lemon. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss to coat chicken in the spices. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes if time permits.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
5. Add chicken in a single layer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until both sides are browned and 75% cooked through.
6. Remove chicken from pan.
7. Add 1 tablespoon oil. When hot, add onions and garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until soft and translucent.
8. Add rice, chicken broth (stock), 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir gently. Season with salt. Arrange chicken over the rice in a single layer.
9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Top with lemon slices.
10. Increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
11. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. 
12. Alternatively, you can bake this at 180 C / 350 F. 
13. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 712Total Fat 35gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 25gCholesterol 222mgSodium 778mgCarbohydrates 53gFiber 3gSugar 8gProtein 50g

The nutritional data is for information purposes only

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