A light and hearty Serbian one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a savory tomato broth with warm spices. Great for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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500g boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced
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1 ½ cups white rice, rinsed
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
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1 ½ tsp sweet or smoked paprika
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1 bay leaf
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3 ½ cups chicken stock (low sodium)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Sauté onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and bell pepper; cook another 2 minutes.
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Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly browned.
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Stir in tomato paste and paprika. Cook 1 minute.
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Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, and rinsed rice. Stir well.
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Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff and serve.