Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice
Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with aromatic, buttery rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this dish requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. The secret lies in the savory blend of garlic, onion, and spices that infuse every bite with richness. Plus, the simplicity of cooking everything in one baking dish means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal. Serve it alongside fresh herbs or a light salad for a complete dinner experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 bone-in chicken thigh fillets (skin removed)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
- 1 ½ cups hot chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cups hot water
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a baking dish, scatter chopped onion and minced garlic; place butter in the center and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- While it bakes, mix chicken rub ingredients and season both sides of chicken thighs.
- Stir uncooked rice into the baked onion mixture.
- Arrange seasoned chicken on top of rice; pour hot broth and water evenly around it.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil; optionally spray oil on chicken for a golden finish and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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