One-Pan Chicken and Rice Bake
Chicken and Rice is a cozy, all-in-one meal that's easy to make and full of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters!
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
- 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: chopped parsley or lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare baking dish: Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread uncooked rice, chopped onion, garlic, and seasoning evenly in the dish. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Season chicken: Rub chicken thighs with olive oil, paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme. Place on top of the rice mixture.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes, or until chicken is golden and internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley or lemon if desired.