One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice

Life can get a little crazy, and we all know it. After a long day, the last thing you want is to tackle some complicated recipe with gazillion ingredients staring back at you. That’s exactly why we are bringing my ultimate lifesaver — an easy, one-pot wonder that’s more than just a regular dish. It’s a flavor-packed chicken and dirty rice creation, designed to turn your midweek dinner into a stress-free experience.

From personal experience, nothing beats the comfort this food brings, with its finest twist of simplicity. Let’s dive right into this hassle-free method, where bold flavors come alive, and every bite has your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re cooking to impress or just to ease your own stress, this is a recipe you’ll have on repeat. And the best part? You hardly need any fancy tools to make it — just basic kitchen essentials I always use, keeping things practical and fun.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Gather these easy ingredients, and you’re ready for a delicious kitchen win:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Half a package of turkey kielbasa sausage
• Half a red bell pepper
• Half a green bell pepper
• 1 celery stalk
• Half a white onion
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
• 1 cup parboiled rice
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 bouillon cube
• Fresh parsley for garnish

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One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice

Author: jiyaa Cooking Method: One Pot / Dutch Oven Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Non Vegetarian Nut Free

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 50 mins Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Cooking Temp: 175  C Servings: 4 Calories: ~450–500 kcal

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

An easy, one-pot wonder featuring tender chicken thighs and savory dirty rice with sausage and veggies. Perfect for stress-free dinners with bold flavors in every bite.

One Pot Chicken & Dirty Rice Ingredients

Servings

• 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (Marinate first)
• 1 tsp All-purpose seasoning (-)
• 1 tsp Dried parsley (-)
• 1 tsp Paprika (Optional)
• - to taste Kosher salt & pepper (-)
• 1 tsp Olive oil (-)
• ½ package Turkey kielbasa sausage (Andouille-style)
• ½ - Red bell pepper (Diced)
• ½ - Green bell pepper (Diced)
• 1 stalk Celery (Chopped)
• ½ - White onion (Chopped)
• 1 tbsp Garlic paste (-)
• 1 tbsp All-purpose seasoning (For rice)
• 1 cup Parboiled rice (-)
• 2 cups Chicken stock (-)
• 1 cube Bouillon (-)
• - for garnish Fresh parsley (Chopped)

How to Make One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice

1. Marinate Chicken

   • Combine chicken thighs with 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp paprika (optional), salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.

1. Preheat Oven

   • Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).

1. Cook Sausage

   • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over MED-HIGH. Brown turkey kielbasa sausage (2-3 mins/side). Transfer to plate.

1. Sear Chicken

   • In same pot, sear chicken thighs (skin-side down) for 2-3 mins/side until crispy. Transfer to plate with sausage.

1. Sauté Veggies

   • Reduce heat to MED-LOW. Add ½ white onion (chopped), ½ red/green bell pepper (diced), 1 celery stalk (chopped), and 1 tbsp garlic paste. Sauté 2-3 mins.

1. Season & Add Rice

   • Stir in 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning, cayenne, red pepper flakes (to taste). Add 1 cup parboiled rice and 2 cups chicken stock. Simmer 1 min.

1. Combine & Bake

   • Nestle chicken and sausage on top of rice. Pour any plate juices into pot. Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 mins.

   • Uncover, bake 10-15 mins until liquid is absorbed.

1. Garnish & Serve

   • Top with fresh parsley and sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 1¼ cups (approx. 300g)

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 480kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Cholesterol 120mg40%

Sodium 850mg36%

Potassium 580mg17%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Sugars 4g

Protein 30g60%

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Vitamin A 1200 IU

Vitamin C 35 mg

Calcium 60 mg

Iron 3 mg

Vitamin B6 0.5 mg

Vitamin B12 0.8 mcg

Magnesium 50 mg

Zinc 2.5 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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