This rice cooker chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The rice cooker does all the work, resulting in tender and flavorful chicken that pairs perfectly with fluffy rice.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Directions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the rice cooker.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- Pour the rice and chicken broth over the chicken and rice.
- Close the rice cooker lid and set it to the 'cook' setting.
- Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
- Once done, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Interesting Facts
Using a rice cooker to cook chicken is a convenient and time-saving method.
The flavors from the chicken and aromatics infuse into the rice, resulting in a one-pot meal that is both tasty and satisfying.