Description
Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice is a delicious, hearty dish that brings comfort to the dinner table with minimal effort. This one-pan recipe combines juicy, tender chicken thighs with aromatic garlic butter rice, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The convenience of cooking everything in one dish means easy clean-up while still delivering rich flavors that everyone will love. Plus, it’s customizable based on your pantry staples, making it both versatile and practical for busy weeknights.
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
- 1 ¼ cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a baking dish, scatter chopped onion and minced garlic. Add butter and bake for 12-15 minutes until softened.
- Mix paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub this mixture on both sides of the chicken thighs.
- Stir in uncooked rice with the baked onion and garlic mixture.
- Place seasoned chicken on top of the rice and pour in hot broth and water.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and chicken is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg