Description
Oven Baked Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pan meal that combines juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken with fluffy, flavorful rice. This easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family dinners and requires minimal prep and cleanup
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Spread the uncooked rice evenly in the baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, water, chopped onion, minced garlic, melted butter, dried thyme, and salt. Stir well, then pour over the rice.
- Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice, skin side up.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and crisp and the rice is fully cooked.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a whole-grain option, use brown rice and increase the cooking time by 20–25 minutes.
- Add vegetables like carrots, peas, or green beans to the rice for extra nutrition.
- If the rice is undercooked after baking, add a splash of hot broth, cover, and let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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