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I made us dinner… the easy way.
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With one freaking pot guys! Is there anything better??
Well, I actually, like dinners that require some hands on work, BUT I genuinely enjoy working in the kitchen. Err, well most of the time I do. Sometimes when there is pressure to make the food look pretty, it can be a little hard. Especially if said food is just ugly, but most of the time I like it. Of course there are times when I get extremely tired cooking, just like any of the rest of you. I actually had the worst day on Monday, I really did not feel like cooking, but I felt like I needed to get some cooking in. UGH. I should have just called it quits before I even started and listened to my tired self. I sort of have a hard time listening to my body though, especially when it tells me not to work. I normally ignore it and I’m fine, but not Monday, I failed at everything. Miserably.
It was Monday though, what do you expect? They can be rough on us all. Really though, I should have just stayed in bed. It was one of those cold rainy days that called for blowing everything else off. Will I ever learn?
Here is what you should not blow off though, this One-Pot Autumn Herb Roasted Chicken.
See, it’s one of the best things I have ever done.
It’s everyone classic, favorite dinner all in one pot. No extra dishes, just one pot. Ok, that is not counting the plate you may use to serve the chicken on, and the utensils you will have to use to cook the chicken, but really this is one minimal dish dinner.
I have had this idea since last year at this time. Only last year the idea was to leave the chicken whole like you would traditionally do. I made it twice, both successfully and both delicious, but to be honest it was not the best it could be because the chicken skin never got all that crispy. Um that, and I could not possibly get the pictures. Like that dish just hated me, so I forgot about it for a while. But then I remember it again the other week. This time I was determined to get it right.
I made a few changes, swapped in some much easier, already cut whole chicken, and then just like that, it all came together into the perfect meal.
And it really is the perfect meal. There is healthy protein, healthy carbs, healthy veggies and even a little butter for you know, balance.
I know that roasted chicken is an easy dish to make, but the thing with roasted chicken is, it needs sides. You at least need a grain and veggies. Which  means way too many dishes and way too much hands on time. This combines everything into a one-pot dinner. And you know what, it’s even better than if you were to cook each dish separately, because as the rice cooks the flavors and juices from the chicken seep down into the rice and create the most delicious wild rice pilaf. Then all the broth and beer that are cooking the rice, keep the chicken extra moist. It’s a win, win meal and honestly, it is so good.
Everything gets started on the stove with a quick browning of the chicken so we get that nice crispy skin and then you toast the rice in the leftover juices from the chicken + a little butter. Add lots of herbs, some broth, some beer and then cover everything and bake for forty-five minutes to an hour. I went for the full hour, but I had a little more in my pot than this recipe calls for.
If you have time and don’t mind dirtying one more dish, then make the cider “gravy”. It’s so easy and really compliments the cozy fall flavors of the dish. Plus, gravy makes stuff better, don’t you think?
I served this on a Sunday and it could not have been more perfect. The only thing I added was a side of beer bread. No roasted chicken and rice dinner is complete without it. That’s obvious though, right?
Also, the smells in the house as this bakes? Oh my gosh, it’s perfection.
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Now go make it. It’s great any day of the week. My favorite is on a cozy un-rushed Sunday night.
Oh my…this looks so delicious!! Do you think I could cook it Stove-top only? My oven is broken =( ?
Hey Elizabeth! I do, but I am not sure on how long it would take. If I had to guess, I would say and equal amount of time. Just be sure to check and make sure the chicken is cooked through before finishing the dish.
Hope you love this!
This looks amazingly tasty Tieghan, I’ll be making this very soon!
Thank you!
We happen to have some crazy rice in our cabinets and always get chicken at the farmers market on the weekend. Looks like we’ll have to make this soon then!
Hop you love this! THNAKS!
This is happening as soon as I can get to the store. OMG!!!
Thank you! 🙂
I cannot tell you how excited I am to make this on sunday, I roast a chicken every sunday, and hits is about to become our new favorite, I can tell
Oh I hope you love this, Heather! Let me know and thanks for the sweet comment!
I saw the picture of this and was immediately transported to some small French town having this casserole with a loaf of crusty bread and a big glass of wine.
Thanks Carol! Rusty bread sounds perfect!
This is sooooooooooo my kind of dinner. Pictures of gorgeous, Tieghan! 🙂
Why thank you!
Damn girl this is PERFECTION! Totally trying this one! Easy and super pretty as well as creative.
You good, you so sooooo good!
THANK YOU! 🙂
Hope you had a great hump day!
Such a pretty dish with so many fun flavors!! So glad to know I’m not the only one who drags some days too and has those days that are less than productive. 🙂
It happens to us all! Thanks so much! 🙂
Oh wow. This looks gorgeous. And I can imagine the wonderful smell as I’m looking at your photos. I’m drooling!
Thank you, Liz! The smell really is so good!
This dish looks so comforting, and who doesn’t love a one pot meal! I will be making very soon.
Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy this meal, let me know!
I love a one pot meal, this looks so cozy and comforting for fall!
Thanks Laura! It is such a great family fall meal!
Wow, this looks so beautiful and chock full of fall flavors. Love it!
Thanks so much! Hope you had a great hump day!
Love the idea of having rice in here! Beautiful photos!
Thank Sarah! Rice is a must for my family!
Great photos and delicious recipe! I really enjoy cooking too, but having some easy, one dish recipes on hand can definitely come in handy. I hope the rest of your week got better than Monday 🙂
Thanks Karen!! My week has been, hoping the same to you! 🙂