Gluten Free Tomato-Free One-Pot Chicken and Rice

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time50 min

Gluten Free Tomato-Free One-Pot Chicken and Rice

Golden, crackly-skinned chicken thighs and drumsticks get seared until deeply browned, then nestled right on top of long-grain rice that's been toasted in the drippings and simmered with garlic, onion, thyme, and bay leaf until every grain soaks up the savory broth. Everything finishes together in one pot in the oven, so the rice turns tender and fragrant while the chicken cooks through and stays juicy under that crisp skin. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole dish without any fuss. It's a cozy, low-mess dinner built from simple pantry staples like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chicken broth, with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. This one-pot classic is a smart, satisfying pick for a gluten free dinner rotation, since every ingredient here is naturally suited to that way of eating. Serve it straight from the pot for an easy weeknight meal that still feels like something special.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks (about 4–6 pieces)
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1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, then rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep oven-safe 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken pieces skin-side down and sear undisturbed for 5–6 minutes, until the skin is deep golden brown and releases easily from the pan. Flip and sear the second side for 3 minutes, then transfer the chicken to a plate. The chicken will not be cooked through at this stage.

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