one pot chicken and rice

 I googled simple chicken recipe and this is what I made. 

One Pot Chicken & Rice

INGREDIENTS

serves 6

• 4 - 6 Tablespoons butter, divided
  
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 heaping cup shredded or chopped carrots 
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• salt and pepper 
• 2 scant cups long grain white rice
• 2 Tablespoons dried italian seasoning flakes
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (~1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces

1. Melt 2 Tablespoons butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Stir untiil fragrant and onion is translucent. Add carrots and celery, season with salt and pepper, then place a lid on top and cook until carrots are tender, 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add rice, then stir to coat in butter and saute for 1 minute. Add dried italian seasoning and chicken stock then turn heat up to high to bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot as it comes to a boil.
3. Turn heat down to medium-low then simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season chicken with seasoned salt and pepper then add to the pot, turning the heat up slightly to bring it back up to a bubble if necessary. Turn the heat back down to medium-low then continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through and rice is al dente, 7-10 more minutes, stirring occasionally and more frequently near the end.
4. Place a lid on top of the pot then remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 - 4 Tablespoons butter (however much you like!) then season with additional seasoned salt and pepper if necessary. Scoop into bowls then serve. Note: dish will thicken as it cools and I prefer the flavor better when it's warm vs piping hot.