Description
A simple, quick, and delicious one-dish chicken and rice meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the rice, chicken broth, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, add the peas and carrots if using, and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy your fuss-free dinner!
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand. You can also use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken and rice, one dish meal, easy recipe