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oven baked chicken and rice
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oven baked chicken and rice

Oven Baked Chicken and Rice is a timeless family favorite—flavorful, tender chicken nestled on a bed of fluffy, seasoned rice that’s all cooked together in one dish. The oven does the heavy lifting, giving you juicy, flavorful chicken and perfectly cooked rice in a no-fuss, no-stress dinner. This cozy meal is ideal for busy weeknights or weekend family dinners when you want something satisfying with minimal cleanup. It's simple, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: chicken
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp thyme optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
  2. In the baking dish, add the uncooked rice, chopped onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine and evenly distribute the ingredients.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the skin with olive oil or melted butter, then season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture, skin-side up. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and bake for another 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken skin is crispy and the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
  6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze cooled portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
  • Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 325°F or microwave until heated through. Add a splash of broth if the rice has dried out.