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

One Pan Chicken, Rice, and Green Beans

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A quick and easy one pot chicken rice and green beans recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Minimal cleanup, big flavor.
Author: Lindsay Lehrer
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Cost: $10
Servings: 5

Equipment

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

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

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and flour.
  • 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.
  • Stir in the rice, add the chicken broth and then add the green beans to one side. Bring to a low simmer.
  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy your hearty and comforting one-pot meal! ?

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

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal