One-Pan Tomato Basil Chicken & Rice Recipe

Published Feb 27, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Original Recipes by Mashed via YouTube

When it comes to lunch or dinner, I always prefer making meals that you can prepare all in one pan, and one of my favorite recipes is this one-pan chicken and rice by Original Recipes by Mashed on YouTube. This yummy one-pan dish is loaded with chicken, rice, and cheese, and the flavors of the tomato basil sauce are perfection!

I never wanted any other dishes ever since, this recipe is very easy to follow, the preparations are pretty simple, and it’s done within just a few minutes. It’s the perfect last-minute recipe idea for busy people or busy days. Learn how to make this now and give it a try to see for yourself!

Ingredients for Tomato Basil Chicken and Rice:

2 tbsp of oil
1 pound of chicken breast, boneless and skinless
2 tbsp of spice mix of your choice, divided
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup of white rice, uncooked and soaked for 30 minutes up to overnight
2 cups of tomato basil sauce
1 cup of vegetable broth
Parmesan cheese, shredded
Fresh basil, thinly sliced
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

How to Make Tomato Basil Chicken and Rice:

Easy One-Pan Meal Dinner Recipe — Image credit: Original Recipes by Mashed via YouTube

Step 1

Place a large pan on a stove over medium heat, then add in 2 tablespoons of oil, and heat it. In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken breasts, then season them with 1 tablespoon of spice mix and salt, and rub them until both sides are completely covered.

Step 2

Put the seasoned chicken in the hot pan, then cook them for about 1 to 2 minutes per side or until nice and brown, and remove them from the pan before setting them aside. In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of spice mix followed by the garlic and rice, and give them a good stir.

Step 3

Toast them for 1 minute or until fragrant, then pour in the tomato basil sauce along with the vegetable broth, and stir everything together until combined. Bring it to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, and put the cooked chicken back into the pan.

Step 4

Cover the pan with the lid, then let it continue to simmer for another 15 minutes until cooked through, and then turn off the heat. Top it with parmesan cheese and fresh basil, then serve immediately, and enjoy!