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Oven Baked Chicken and Rice

Oven Baked Chicken And Rice

Oven Baked Chicken And Rice is an easy one-pan meal that combines chicken thighs, rice, and seasonings for a delicious dinner with minimal cleanup. Baked at 350°F for about 45 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights and yields 5 hearty servings.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort food, Easy chicken recipe, One pan meal, Oven baked chicken and rice, Rice casserole, Weeknight dinner
Servings: 5
Calories: 548kcal
Author: Lisa Hartwell | SpeedyTasty

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish (my weird mustard yellow ceramic one works best!)
  • Measuring cups and spoons (if you're the type who actually measures things)
  • Aluminum foil (for covering during the first part of baking)
  • Sharp knife (to check if chicken is done)
  • Cutting board
  • Meat thermometer (optional, but helpful if you're paranoid about undercooked chicken)
  • Large serving spoon (for scooping out all that delicious rice)

Ingredients

  • 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Rinse rice until water runs clear.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish, combine rice and chicken broth.
  • Place seasoned chicken on top of rice.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until chicken is golden and rice is tender.
  • Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 32g | Sodium: 504mg
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