Description
A comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken and fluffy, flavor-infused rice, perfect for family gatherings and easy clean-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the long-grain rice with the chicken broth, spreading it evenly.
- Add in the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring gently.
- Toss in the frozen peas.
- Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil over everything.
- Place the chicken on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For fluffy rice, soak it in water for 30 minutes before baking. Adjust chicken pieces for even cooking.
- 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: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, one-pan meal, easy dinner, family-friendly