Easy one-pot rice and chicken with zucchini

ingredients

• • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 250 gram chicken thigh fillets, sliced
  • 2 cup basmati rice
  • 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • chopped parsley, salad, crusty bread to serve (optional)

method

• • 1

    In a saucepan, heat oil on high. Sauté onion for 2-3 minutes until tender (see tip). Add chicken and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until well browned.

  • 2

    Stir rice, tomato, water, zucchini and herbs through (see tip). Bring to the boil, then simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

  • 3

    Set pan aside, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, then stir parsley through. Serve with salad and crusty bread.

notes

• Add crushed fresh garlic with the onion for added flavour. - Remove woody herbs such as bay leaves from rice before serving. - If preferred, use pork in place of the chicken thigh fillets. - For a little heat, add some smoked paprika with the onion in Step 1.