This Oven Baked Chicken and Rice Is So Delicious, You’ll Be Coming Back for Seconds! 🍗🍚✨** Tender, juicy chicken thighs baked to perfection atop a bed of flavorful rice—this simple one-pan dish is comfort food at its finest!
✅ **Ingredients 🛒
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on for best flavor)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Steps⏱️:
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:* Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Sauté the Onions and Garlic:* In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3️⃣ Add Rice and Broth:* Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and lightly toast for about 1-2 minutes while stirring. Pour in the chicken broth and season with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
4️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:* Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and any additional spices you desire. Place the chicken thighs, skin-side up, directly on top of the rice mixture.
5️⃣ Bake:* Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes. After that time, remove the cover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden brown and crispy, and the rice is cooked through.
6️⃣ Serve:* Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Enjoy your delicious Oven Baked Chicken and Rice!
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