Chicken simmered with rice, broth, thyme, and rosemary, then finished with fresh peach slices and lemon. A fragrant one-pot spring dinner in under an hour.

Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 35 minutesTotal time: 55 minutesServings: 4 servingsDifficulty: Medium

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This one-pot chicken rice pairs juicy fresh peaches with tender chicken and fragrant thyme and rosemary for a dish that tastes light and bright. It is a satisfying spring main that feels a little different from the usual weeknight rotation.

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1.1 lb) chicken breast, cut into chunks
  • 2 fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 300 g (1 1/2 cups) uncooked rice
  • 500 ml (2 cups) chicken broth
  • 1 small handful each fresh thyme and rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in the rice, then pour in the chicken broth and add the herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
  5. Fold in the peach slices and lemon juice, cover, and let stand for 5 more minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Apricots make a great substitute for the peaches.
  • A splash of dry white wine adds an extra layer of flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: about 450 per serving | Protein: 32 g | Carbs: 58 g | Fat: 10 g

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