Description
This Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice recipe is a delicious one-pan meal that is easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting dinner. Juicy chicken thighs are seasoned and seared, then baked on a bed of flavorful rice until tender and flavorful. A family-friendly dish that is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley
Chicken:
Rice:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with a mixture of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Sear the chicken thighs in a skillet until golden, then set aside.
- Prepare the rice: Spread uncooked rice in a baking dish, add onion, garlic, thyme, butter, and chicken broth. Place the seared chicken on top.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 35 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Add peas if desired, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with drumsticks or bone-in breasts.
- For extra flavor, use seasoned broth or add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Brown rice may be used but will require longer baking time and more liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
