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Chicken, rice, and green beans in a large skillet, freshly cooked and ready to serve.
Lindsay Lehrer

One Pan Chicken, Rice, and Green Beans

A quick and easy one pot chicken rice and green beans recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Minimal cleanup, big flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dinner Recipe, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 chicken breasts cut into tenders and pounded
  • 1 ½ cups Long Grain White Rice Rinsed
  • 2 ½ cups chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Green Beans 8 ounces of frozen green beans works too
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 10 grape tomatoes diced optional
  • Additional salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons 

Method
 

  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and flour.
  2. In a large skillet or pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Stir in the rice, add the chicken broth and then add the green beans to one side. Bring to a low simmer.
  4. Place the browned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is fully done.
  5. Once the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender, remove the skillet from heat. Allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving. 
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy your hearty and comforting one-pot meal! ?

Video

Notes

  • For even cooking, pound chicken to uniform thickness.
  • Rinse your rice until the water runs clear before cooking — it removes excess starch and keeps it fluffy, not gummy.
  • For best results, keep the pan at a steady simmer rather than a hard boil. Gentle heat helps the rice cook evenly without drying out the chicken.
  • If this is your first time making a one-pan rice dish, avoid lifting the lid while it cooks. Trapped steam is key to tender rice.
  • Let the dish rest after cooking so the rice finishes absorbing liquid