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Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

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A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken thighs baked over fluffy rice, infused with aromatic herbs and spices.

Ingredients

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  • 5 bone-in chicken thigh fillets (skin removed)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1½ cups hot chicken broth
  • 1¼ cups hot water
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Spray oil for a golden finish (optional)
  • Fresh thyme or parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Scatter the chopped onion and minced garlic evenly in a large baking dish and place 2 tablespoons of butter in the center. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning generously onto both sides of the chicken thighs.
  4. Remove the baking dish from the oven and stir in the uncooked rice, mixing it with the onions and garlic. Spread the mixture into an even layer.
  5. Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice. Carefully pour the hot chicken broth and hot water around the chicken, avoiding pouring directly over it.
  6. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and lightly spray the chicken with oil for a golden finish. Bake uncovered for another 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and fully cooked.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley or thyme, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Use high-quality chicken broth for enhanced flavor, and consider marinating the chicken for a couple of hours before cooking for added tenderness.

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