Description
Oven Baked Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pot meal that combines juicy chicken thighs with fluffy rice, all baked to perfection in your oven. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, requiring minimal effort while delivering rich flavors. The blend of spices enhances the chicken’s taste, making it a family favorite. Plus, the convenience of cooking everything in one dish simplifies cleanup. Whether you serve it as a cozy dinner or for a festive occasion, this recipe is sure to warm hearts and satisfy appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain rice (e.g., basmati or jasmine)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ cups hot vegetable or chicken stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, and garlic granules. Coat the chicken thighs evenly.
- In an 8×12-inch baking dish, combine diced onion and minced garlic with hot stock and water. Stir in uncooked rice, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, spray chicken lightly with oil and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes. Broil briefly if desired for extra crispiness.
- Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg