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One Pot Portuguese Rice with Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

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This One Pot Portuguese Rice with Rotisserie Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines aromatic spices, tender rotisserie chicken, and basmati rice cooked together in a single skillet. Infused with paprika, turmeric, cumin, and fresh parsley, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner that comes together quickly with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp black olives, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste

Other Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups Basmati rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients: Deseed and dice the red bell pepper, mince the garlic cloves, dice the yellow onion, chop the black olives and fresh parsley. Have the shredded rotisserie chicken ready.
  2. Sauté Vegetables and Spices: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper, minced garlic, and diced onion. Cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in black pepper, dried oregano, fresh oregano, paprika, turmeric, cumin, and basmati rice. Cook for another minute to lightly toast the rice and enhance the flavors.
  3. Add Broth and Simmer Rice: Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the pan. Cook until the rice is al dente, which should take approximately 10 minutes; add a splash of extra broth if necessary to keep the rice moist.
  4. Finish with Herbs and Chicken: Stir in the chopped parsley, black olives, and lemon juice. Taste the dish and add salt if needed. Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the skillet, stir it in, and continue to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the flavors meld together.
  5. Serve: Once fully cooked and seasoned to your liking, remove from heat and serve warm as a satisfying main dish.

Notes

  • Use Basmati rice as it cooks up fluffy and separate, perfect for this dish.
  • If you prefer more heat, adjust the chili flakes to taste.
  • To keep the dish gluten-free, verify that your chicken broth is gluten-free certified.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently with a splash of broth or water.
  • You can substitute rotisserie chicken with cooked shredded chicken breast if preferred.

Keywords: Portuguese rice, one pot meal, rotisserie chicken recipe, easy dinner, basmati rice dish, stovetop rice, spicy rice, comfort food

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