Description
A simple one-pan meal featuring chicken thighs and rice, seasoned to perfection and baked in the oven for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, add the rice, chicken broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is fluffy.
- If using, add frozen peas in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, use bone-in, skin-on thighs. Rinse rice for less stickiness and cover tightly while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg