Savory Chicken and Rice Skillet

1Preparing the Ingredients 1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onion (1 small), mince the garlic (2 cloves), dice the carrot (1), and chop the celery stalk (1). Measure out the rice, dried thyme (1 teaspoon), paprika (1 teaspoon), chicken broth (4 cups), olive oil (1 tablespoon), salt, and pepper.

2Cooking the Chicken and Rice 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil (1 tablespoon) over medium heat. Add the chopped onion (1 small), garlic (2 cloves), carrot (1), and celery. Saute until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

3Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

4Sprinkle thyme, paprika (1 teaspoon), salt, and pepper over the chicken. Stir to combine.

5Stir in the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the rice slightly.

6Pour the chicken broth (4 cups) into the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

7Final Touches 7. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and ensure the chicken is fully cooked. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

8Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.