Description
A comforting and simple one-dish meal featuring tender chicken baked with fluffy rice, onions, and savory seasonings in the oven. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ cup frozen peas or fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- 2. Season chicken thighs with half the thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Combine rinsed rice with chopped onion, minced garlic, remaining thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 4. Spread rice mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- 5. Pour chicken broth over the rice.
- 6. Arrange seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice and broth.
- 7. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- 8. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- 9. Remove foil, stir in optional peas, and bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes more.
- 10. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or on the stovetop with a little added liquid for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g