Description
Oven Baked Chicken and Rice is a delightful, family-friendly dish that brings together tender, juicy chicken thighs and fluffy, flavorful rice in one pot. It’s the ideal solution for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, with minimal prep time and easy cleanup. The unique blend of spices creates a mouthwatering profile that will impress your family and guests alike. Enjoy this comforting meal as a centerpiece for your dining table, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable stock (hot)
- 1 ¼ cups water (hot)
- Assorted spices: salt
- black pepper
- smoked paprika
- thyme
- oregano
- garlic granules
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil and spices. Add chicken thighs and coat well.
- In a baking dish, combine onion, garlic, hot stock, hot water, uncooked rice, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for another 30 minutes.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg