Here’s a classic Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice recipe — simple, comforting, and all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup.
🍗 Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice
🕒 Prep Time: 15 min
🍽️ Cook Time: 1 hour 15 min
🍴 Servings: 4-6
✅ Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
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4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp olive oil
For the Rice:
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1½ cups long grain white rice (uncooked, rinsed)
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3 cups chicken broth (warm)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp butter or olive oil
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Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
🔪 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season the Chicken
In a bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning all over the chicken pieces. Set aside.
3. Sauté Aromatics
In a large ovenproof skillet or baking dish:
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Melt butter (or heat oil) over medium heat.
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Sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until soft.
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Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Assemble the Dish
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Stir the rinsed rice into the skillet with the onions and garlic.
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Add the warm chicken broth and mix well.
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Optionally, stir in peas or vegetables.
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Place the seasoned chicken on top, skin side up.
5. Bake
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through, and the rice is tender.
6. Rest and Serve
Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
🍴 Tips:
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Don’t skip rinsing the rice! It helps keep the texture fluffy.
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Want extra flavor? Brown the chicken in a pan first before baking.
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Works well with boneless thighs or breasts, just reduce cooking time by 10–15 minutes.