One Pot Meal - Ranch Chicken and Rice

With heat indexes constantly in the triple digits I like to prepare something which doesn't require the oven.  Why add more heat to the kitchen - find a one-pot stove top dish to slap together. 

Here is a good recipe which is fast, easy and utilizes only one pan.  This ranch chicken and rice was on the table in 40 minutes from start to finish.  That includes prep and all you need is a skillet. * Jinjer, you can make this in your cute pink hotpot!

The magazine is called Delish and this is a repeat of their popular chicken dinner publication. So far I have tried three recipes from this magazine and all have been successful. Don't you hate it when something doesn't turn out and you followed the directions? This magazine appears to actually test the recipes. 

Ranch Chicken and Rice

Delish Chicken Dinners magazine - 2022

4 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs

salt and pepper

1 cup Ranch dressing

2 TB extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, chopped

2 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 cup white rice

1 cup baby spinach

3/4 cup chopped parsley

In a large mixing bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper.  Add ranch dressing and marinate at least 5 minutes.  * I dumped the chicken in a freezer bag and put it in the fridge for an hour.

Heat large skillet and add olive oil.  Pat some of the ranch dressing off the chicken. Sear the chicken skin side down until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, cover to keep a bit warm. Reduce heat and add garlic and onion, about 2 minutes.

Stir in broth and rice. Season with more salt and pepper per your taste.  Return chicken to rice mixture, skin side up.  Simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.  This will take approx. 20 minutes.

Stir in baby spinach and parsley and serve.

Next up is the slow cooker rotisserie recipe #winner

Linking with Marg at The Intrepid Reader for Weekend Cooking.