Description
Experience the comforting delight of Oven Baked Chicken and Rice, the perfect meal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This one-dish wonder combines juicy, seasoned chicken thighs with fluffy rice, all baked to perfection for an effortless yet satisfying dinner. With minimal preparation and cleanup required, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen. Customize this dish with your favorite vegetables or spices to make it uniquely yours. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers throughout the week, this recipe is a go-to for convenience without compromising on flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 chicken thighs (skinless, bone-in)
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock (hot)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, and garlic granules. Add chicken and coat well.
- In an 8×12-inch baking dish, combine diced onion, minced garlic, olive oil, melted butter, hot stock, water, rice, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for another 30 minutes until chicken is crispy.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg