Have you ever found yourself endlessly scrolling through recipe websites, trying to find the perfect dinner idea? That’s exactly what happened to me when I stumbled upon food content creator Jimmie Swain’s (@jimmieswain) incredibly simple one-pan chicken and rice recipe. What caught my attention was how approachable this dish felt—especially for anyone who might feel intimidated in the kitchen.

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One-pan meals mean

minimal cleanup after

a flavorful homemade dinner

Simple ingredient list

makes this dish

approachable for beginners

Perfect for weeknight

entertaining or date

night with easy prep

Fresh parsley and

lemon juice finish

brighten up flavors

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What makes this recipe particularly special is its low margin for error. You don’t need to be a cooking expert to create a delicious meal—this dish is designed to be foolproof while delivering amazing flavors. The combination of aromatic ingredients and well-balanced seasonings transforms simple chicken and rice into a restaurant-worthy dinner.

I was immediately drawn to the straightforward cooking process and the minimal cleanup required, thanks to the one-pan approach. The recipe features tender chicken thighs seasoned to perfection, aromatic onions garlic and rice, all cooked together in a tasty blend of flavors, finished with fresh touches that elevate the entire dish.

@jimmieswain

An Easy Date Night One Pan Meal From Me to You 🍲 Cooking is a skill like anything else. The more effort and focus you give to it the easier it will be and the better you will get. If you are a beginner here’s an easy place to start. — Ingredients: – 1lb boneless skinless chicken thighs – 2 cups of white rice – 2 cups of chicken stock – avocado oil – tbsp chilli crunch oil – 1 half of a medium sized yellow onion (diced) – 4-6 cloves of minced garlic – parsley (chopped) – juice of 1/2 a lemon – parmesan cheese – seasoning blend (salt, pepper, onion powder, mushroom powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (small amount)) METHOD: – chop up everything and WASH YOUR RICE – season your chicken – pan medium-high heat – add avocado oil – add chicken thighs “skin” side down – get a good sear and flip (we aren’t trying to cook them all the way right now) – turn heat down to half way between medium and low – cook chicken 1-2 more minutes and remove – add in chili crisp oil, onion and garlic – sautee 1-2 minutes and then turn heat back up – add your washed rice and toss together till water has evaporated (rice looks dry) – add a couple pinches of salt – once incorporated add 2cups of chicken broth – bring to a boil and add back in your chicken thighs – turn heat to low and cover for 12 minutes – finish with a squeeze of lemon, chopped paraely, and parmesean cheese on top ENJOY! 🤝

♬ original sound – Jimmie Swain

Easy One-Pan Chicken Dinner

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 cups white rice
• 2 cups chicken stock
• Avocado oil
• 1 tbsp chili crunch oil
• 1/2 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 4-6 cloves of minced garlic
• Parsley (chopped)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Parmesan cheese

Seasoning Blend:

• Salt
• Black pepper
• Onion powder
• Mushroom powder
• Smoked paprika
• Cayenne pepper (small amount)

Instructions:

1. Chop all ingredients and wash your rice thoroughly.
2. Season chicken thighs with the seasoning blend.
3. Heat pan to medium-high heat and add avocado oil.
4. Add chicken thighs “skin” side down and sear.
5. Flip chicken and turn heat to medium-low.
6. Cook chicken 1-2 more minutes and remove from pan.
7. Add chili crisp oil, onion, and garlic to the pan.
8. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then turn heat back up.
9. Add washed rice and toss until water has evaporated (rice looks dry).
10. Add a couple pinches of salt.
11. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth.
12. Bring to a boil and return chicken thighs to the pan.
13. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 12 minutes.
14. Finish with lemon juice, chopped parsley, and parmesan cheese.

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