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Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and easy-to-make baked chicken and rice dish with aromatic spices and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 5 pieces bone-in chicken thigh fillets (skin removed)

Vegetables

  • 1 piece onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Dairy & Fats

  • 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces

Grains & Rice

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice (long-grain, jasmine, or basmati)

Broth & Liquids

  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 ¼ cups water

Other

  • Oil spray
  • Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread chopped onion in a baking dish, dot with butter, and bake 15 mins until golden.
  • Mix paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub over chicken thighs.
  • Sprinkle rice over onions, add broth, water, and garlic, then stir. Place chicken on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake 30 mins. Remove foil, spray chicken with oil, bake 20 mins until cooked and rice tender.
  • Rest 5 mins, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

Ensure chicken is cooked through and rice is tender before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked, Chicken, Rice