Best Skillet Chicken And Rice Two Ways Plain And Dirty Recipes

CAST-IRON SKILLET CHICKEN DIRTY RICE

Steps:

• In 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil. Add ground chicken and chicken livers. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up any large chunks, until liver is starting to stick to pan, about 10 minutes.
• Add 1/3 cup of the chicken broth, the garlic, chile, parsley, Creole seasoning and red pepper; cook until broth evaporates. Add celery and onion; cook until soft. Stir in the rice and remaining broth. Stir until liquid is absorbed, then sprinkle with green onions. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN AND DIRTY RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onions, celery, 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning, the paprika and red pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions start to soften. Add sausage; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until sausage is heated through.
• Add sausage mixture, rice, tomatoes and broth to baking dish; stir to combine. In medium bowl, mix chicken, remaining 2 teaspoons oil and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; stir to coat. Place chicken on top of rice mixture; cover with foil.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Top with parsley.

PERFECT SKILLET CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
• Dredge the chicken in flour to coat and shake off any excess.
• Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
• Brown the chicken well on ONE SIDE ONLY, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Add more canola oil to the pan, add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and return to medium-high heat until softened, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the rice thoroughly and let toast for about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the wine and let the rice absorb it completely, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the broth, scraping up any browned bits.
• Nestle the chicken into the rice, browned side facing up, including any accumulated juices.
• Cover and cook over medium heat until the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a clean plate. Gently brush off and discard any rice clinging to the chicken, then tent the chicken with foil and set aside.
• Return the skillet of rice to medium-low heat, cover, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 8 to 12 minutes longer.
• Off the heat, sprinkle the peas over the rice, cover, and let warm through, about 2 minutes.
• Add the scallions and lemon juice to the rice.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with the chicken and lemon wedges.

CAST-IRON SKILLET CHICKEN DIRTY RICE

Steps:

• In 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil. Add ground chicken and chicken livers. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up any large chunks, until liver is starting to stick to pan, about 10 minutes.
• Add 1/3 cup of the chicken broth, the garlic, chile, parsley, Creole seasoning and red pepper; cook until broth evaporates. Add celery and onion; cook until soft. Stir in the rice and remaining broth. Stir until liquid is absorbed, then sprinkle with green onions. Serve immediately.

SKILLET CHICKEN AND RICE TWO WAYS: PLAIN AND DIRTY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or high-sided sauté pan with a lid, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat until the foam from the butter begins to subside. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, then put it in the pan skin-side down. Cook-resisting the urge to repeatedly poke, prod, and look underneath-until it doesn't stick to the pan and is golden brown, about 6 minutes.
• Flip the chicken over and cook for 5 minutes more. Transfer to a platter, then pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan. Add the sausages and livers (if using) and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often and breaking up the meat, until browned, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions and, if using, the peppers, celery, garlic, and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 8 minutes. Add the rice and bay leaf and cook, stirring often, until the rice is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.*
• Add the broth, stir to combine, then add the reserved chicken, skin-side up, and any accumulated juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is just cooked through and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes (see Tip). Let the pan sit, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes after taking it off the heat. Taste the rice and stir in a little more salt and/or pepper, if needed, then sprinkle with parsley or scallions, if you like.
• Make Ahead
• Prepare up to * and refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 day. Let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before continuing with the recipe. You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time.
• Staggered
• Serve hot or warm. It will keep, covered, in a 200°F (90°C) oven, for about 1 hour.