Savory One-Pot Chicken with Brown Rice: A Delectable Meal in a Pot

Ingredients

• A drizzle of olive oil
• 4 chicken breasts without skin and bones
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, as per preference
• One big yellow onion, sliced into wedges
• Two stalks of celery, chopped into pieces about 1 1/2 inches long
• Approximately One and three-fourth cups of water
• Two medium-sized carrots, chopped into 1-1/2 inch pieces
• A single bay leaf
• A measure of brown rice, equal to one cup

Step 1

Warm up some oil in a spacious pot over a moderate flame. Give your chicken a sprinkle of salt and pepper, then gently lay it in the pot. Let it sizzle until both sides turn a lovely golden hue, about 10 to 12 minutes altogether. Toss in some onion and celery for a flavorful touch. Lower the heat, pop a lid on, and let it all mingle for about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Pour in some water, add carrots, and drop in a bay leaf for that extra oomph. Mix in the rice, season with a bit more salt and pepper. Allow it to bubble up; then dial down the heat. Cover it up and let it simmer until the rice slurps up most of the liquid, around 40 to 45 minutes. Leave it be, covered, for another 10 minutes before digging in.