Description
Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice is a comforting, one-pan meal that brings together juicy chicken thighs and aromatic, buttery garlic rice. This simple dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. The combination of seasoned chicken and tender rice creates a rich flavor profile that is sure to satisfy the whole family. With easy preparation and cleanup, you can enjoy a hearty dinner without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 bone-in chicken thigh fillets, skin removed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
- 1 ½ cups hot chicken broth/stock
- 1 ¼ cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a baking dish, scatter chopped onion and minced garlic; place butter in the center. Bake for 12-15 minutes until softened.
- While baking, mix paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; rub over both sides of the chicken thighs.
- Stir uncooked rice into the baked onion-garlic mixture; place seasoned chicken on top.
- Pour hot broth and water around the edges of the chicken.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, optionally spray chicken with oil for color, and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes until golden brown and liquid is absorbed.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing rice with a fork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg