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One Pot Chicken and Dirty Rice

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

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Intermediate
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
  • 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. 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.

  2. 2
    Preheat Oven

    • Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3
    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.

  4. 4
    Sear Chicken

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

  5. 5
    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.

  6. 6
    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.

  7. 7
    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.

  8. 8
    Garnish & Serve

    • Top with fresh parsley and sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 1¼ cups (approx. 300g)

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%
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.

Keywords: one pot chicken and rice, dirty rice recipe, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food
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