Description
Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the family together around the dinner table. This simple one-pan recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs nestled atop buttery, garlicky rice, all infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings, it offers an effortless cooking experience with minimal cleanup. With just a few key ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready to serve in no time. Enjoy the rich flavors and cozy vibes of this delicious dish that’s sure to become a household favorite.
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).
- Scatter chopped onion and minced garlic in a baking dish. Place butter in the center and bake for 12-15 minutes until softened.
- Mix chicken rub ingredients (paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper) in a bowl and season the chicken thighs.
- Stir uncooked rice into the baked onion-garlic mixture after removing from the oven.
- Place seasoned chicken on top of the rice; pour hot broth and water evenly around it.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil; spray oil on chicken if desired and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before fluffing rice with a fork and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 118mg