Skillet chicken and rice with anchovies and olives is a classic dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The anchovies and olives add a salty and briny flavor to the dish, while the chicken and rice provide a hearty and filling base. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual weekend dinner. It can be served with a side of salad or vegetables, or simply on its own.
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CHICKEN AND RICE WITH OLIVES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon oregano; cook 30 seconds.
- Add the rice, olives, lemon quarters, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and stir. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 17 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook, turning once, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon oregano and cook, stirring, until the garlic is softened, about 10 seconds. Add the lemon juice and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken broth, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about half and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Divide among plates, top with the chicken and pan juices and sprinkle with the chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 133 milligrams, Sodium 953 milligrams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 2 grams
SKILLET CHICKEN AND RICE TWO WAYS: PLAIN AND DIRTY
There's something about the pairing of chicken and rice that is so appealing and comforting, and these paella-like dishes are definitely perennial crowd-pleasers.
Provided by Kathy Brennan
Categories Small Plates Dinner Chicken Rice One-Pot Meal Kid-Friendly
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- In a large skillet or high-sided sauté pan with a lid, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat until the foam from the butter begins to subside. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, then put it in the pan skin-side down. Cook-resisting the urge to repeatedly poke, prod, and look underneath-until it doesn't stick to the pan and is golden brown, about 6 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over and cook for 5 minutes more. Transfer to a platter, then pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan. Add the sausages and livers (if using) and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often and breaking up the meat, until browned, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions and, if using, the peppers, celery, garlic, and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 8 minutes. Add the rice and bay leaf and cook, stirring often, until the rice is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.*
- Add the broth, stir to combine, then add the reserved chicken, skin-side up, and any accumulated juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is just cooked through and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes (see Tip). Let the pan sit, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes after taking it off the heat. Taste the rice and stir in a little more salt and/or pepper, if needed, then sprinkle with parsley or scallions, if you like.
- Make Ahead
- Prepare up to * and refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 day. Let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before continuing with the recipe. You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time.
- Staggered
- Serve hot or warm. It will keep, covered, in a 200°F (90°C) oven, for about 1 hour.
SKILLET CHICKEN AND RICE WITH ANCHOVIES AND OLIVES
This one-pan meal is inspired by the flavors of pasta con le Sarde, a classic Sicilian dish made with sardines and fennel. Anchovies take the place of sardines here, for a more assertive, punchy flavor. The brininess of the anchovies and olives is rounded out by the sweetness of the sautéed fennel, orange juice and golden raisins, which plump up beautifully as they cook. Serve with a Sicilian white wine and simply dressed arugula.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees. In a 12-inch skillet with a lid, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, place the thighs in the skillet, skin-side down. Cook, undisturbed, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and the chicken releases easily from the pan. You may need to raise the heat slightly during the last few minutes if the skin isn't browned enough.
- Flip the chicken thighs and cook for 3 minutes on the other side, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Discard all but about 3 tablespoons fat from the skillet. Add the diced fennel, onion and oregano, and cook over medium for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. Add the anchovies, garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until it begins to caramelize and turn rusty brown in color. Add the wine and cook, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, until the liquid has almost completely evaporated.
- Add the rice, olives and raisins to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, orange juice and a few grinds of black pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Place the chicken thighs on top, skin-side up, nestling them into the liquid so only the skin is above the surface. Cut the orange slices into half-moons and arrange them around the chicken. Drizzle the orange slices with olive oil.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. (If you'd like to crisp the chicken skin, pop the pan under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.)
- Top with fennel fronds, more red-pepper flakes and a sprinkle of salt. Serve hot.
SPANISH CHICKEN WITH RICE AND OLIVES
I most always add in some chorizo or smoked dry sausage to this just to boost up the flavor a bit. If you have a large electric fypan, then use it for this recipe. Please include the saffron, it really makes this recipe!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Brown the chicken well on both sides; transfer to a plate.
- Add in onion, red bell pepper and dryed chili flakes; saute for 5 minutes.
- Add in garlic, paprika and rice and saute for 3 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Add in wine and bring to a boil; simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.
- Add in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, saffron and bay leaf; simmer for about 6-7 minutes.
- Return the chicken along with any juices from the bowl or plate back to the skillet and nestle into the rice .
- Cook covered over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes, it might take more or less time).
- Add in the peas and olives, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the skillet and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 955.6, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 12.8
CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET
My Cuban mother-in-law makes the best Arroz Con Pollo, but it is very time consuming. This is my quick, weeknight version of the dish she makes. -Jacqueline Correa, Landing, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender., Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add the broth, tomatoes, water, cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Add chicken and peas; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
MEXICAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN THIGH AND RICE SKILLET
A complete dinner, with chicken, rice, and vegetables, in less than an hour? Yes! This colorful and nutritious one-pan dinner can be on your table quickly on a busy weeknight. Bonus: This is a stovetop recipe, so you don't have to turn on the oven! You can prepare a salad during the cooking time and heat up some bread, or tortillas, if you wish!
Provided by Bibi
Categories Chicken Thighs
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine salt, granulated garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Sprinkle seasoning mix evenly over both sides of chicken thighs.
- Combine butter and olive oil in a deep-sided, 11-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook until butter is melted and foamy. Swirl the butter and oil together and place chicken thighs in the skillet in a single layer. Cook until just brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan with tongs and set aside. Keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium and add onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the onion starts to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rice and chili powder; cook and stir until rice begins to pick up some color, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in drained tomatoes and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add reserved tomato liquid, chicken broth, and water; bring to a boil. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
- Place browned chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture; do not submerge. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove cover, increase heat to medium, and gently stir in thawed peas. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 722 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
SKILLET CHICKEN WITH OLIVES
While I was visiting my cousin Lilliana in Italy, she made this heavenly chicken for lunch. Now it's a family favorite stateside, too. -Rosemarie Pisano, Revere, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with rosemary, pepper and salt. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides., Add olives, wine and, if desired, capers. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 2-3 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PERFECT SKILLET CHICKEN AND RICE
Have you tried a recipe like this but came out with dry chicken and overcooked or mushy rice? Throw that recipe away and try this one. It won't fail you for deliciously juicy chicken, perfect rice, and perfectly cooked peas. Modified from America's Test Kitchen.
Provided by AniSarit
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in flour to coat and shake off any excess.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
- Brown the chicken well on ONE SIDE ONLY, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add more canola oil to the pan, add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and return to medium-high heat until softened, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the rice thoroughly and let toast for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the wine and let the rice absorb it completely, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Nestle the chicken into the rice, browned side facing up, including any accumulated juices.
- Cover and cook over medium heat until the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a clean plate. Gently brush off and discard any rice clinging to the chicken, then tent the chicken with foil and set aside.
- Return the skillet of rice to medium-low heat, cover, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 8 to 12 minutes longer.
- Off the heat, sprinkle the peas over the rice, cover, and let warm through, about 2 minutes.
- Add the scallions and lemon juice to the rice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with the chicken and lemon wedges.
Tips:
- Choose the right rice: Short-grain rice, such as Arborio or Carnaroli, is best for this dish because it absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients well and holds its shape after cooking.
- Use fresh, flavorful ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh, ripe vegetables, flavorful olives, and high-quality anchovies.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you overcrowd the skillet, the rice will not cook evenly. Cook the rice in batches if necessary.
- Be patient: This dish takes a little time to cook, but it's worth it! The longer you cook the rice, the more flavorful it will be.
Conclusion:
Skillet chicken and rice with anchovies and olives is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of flavors in this dish is amazing, and the rice is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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