One pot tomato chicken and rice recipe with step-by-step photos and a video recipe. This tomato chicken rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish made by cooking chicken and rice in a delicious tomato based sauce. It is flavored with classic Italian ingredients like tomatoes, oregano, basil, and parmesan cheese. It is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian-American
Servings: 4people
Author: Preeti
Equipment
1 Heavy bottom pot or pan
Ingredients
To season the chicken
500gchicken
salt to taste
1teaspooncrushed black pepper
To make one pot chicken rice
3tablespoonsolive oil
1.5cupsof rice
1small oniondiced
1green bell pepperchopped
1teaspoonminced garlic
400gtomato pureeor use 400 gm canned crushed tomatoes
3cupschicken broth
2teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoondried basil
1teaspoonthyme
½teaspoonrosemary
1teaspooncrushed pepper
salt to taste
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Keep it aside.
Heat 2-3 teaspoon of oil in a heavy bottom pot over medium heat.
Add the chicken and cook until it develops golden brown crust on one side. Do not overcrowd the pot. I fried the chicken in two batches.
Flip it and fry until brown on the other side too. The chicken need not be cooked at this stage. Remove it to a plate.
In the same pan, add onions and green bell pepper. Sauté until onions are golden.
Add garlic and sauté it for 30 seconds.
Next, add tomato puree, chicken broth, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Stir to combine. Let the tomato sauce come to a boil. Simmer it for 5 minutes. Taste it and add salt, if required.
Add rice and stir it gently.
Then add the chicken, nestle it back into the tomato sauce and allow it to simmer together for a minute.
Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes or until rice and chicken are cooked. Remove from heat. Keep it aside for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro. Top it with parmesan cheese and serve with a lemon wedge.
Video
Notes
To get a golden top (optional) - Transfer tomato chicken rice to an ovenproof pot or pan. Arrange chicken on top and lightly brush the chicken with oil. Broil or grill until the chicken is crispy and golden.
Pan or Pot should be hot enough that when you add chicken to it you should hear a sizzling sound. This will seal the chicken juices and keep them juicy and tender during the cooking process.
Brown the chicken properly - When browning the chicken in the pot, make sure it develops a nice golden-brown crust. This step adds depth of flavor to the tomato chicken rice recipe. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as it can lead to steaming instead of browning. You can cook the chicken in small batches. I did it in two batches.
Sauté the vegetables well - Take your time to sauté the onions, garlic, and other vegetables until they become soft and translucent. This step helps to release their flavors and aromas into the dish.
Simmer the sauce - Allow the tomato sauce to simmer gently to develop its flavors. This process helps to thicken the sauce and intensifies the flavor of the tomato chicken rice dish. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.