Description
Oven Baked Chicken and Rice is a flavorful, one-pan meal featuring tender, juicy chicken baked over perfectly seasoned rice. This easy and comforting dish is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, requiring minimal effort while delivering maximum taste.
Ingredients
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Rice Base – In a baking dish, combine rice, chicken broth, water, onion, and garlic. Stir evenly.
- Season Chicken – Rub chicken with butter or olive oil and season with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange in Dish – Place chicken on top of the rice mixture, skin side up.
- Bake Covered – Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered – Remove foil and bake for another 25-30 minutes until chicken is golden and rice is tender.
- Rest & Serve – Let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice and serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne or chili flakes.
- Brown rice requires 15 extra minutes of cooking and more liquid.
- Boneless chicken cooks faster; reduce time by 10-15 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
