Description
A comforting one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add rice, chicken broth, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Nestle the chicken pieces into the rice mixture, skin-side up. Bring to a slight simmer.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Stir in frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in spices and olive oil for a few hours before cooking. You can substitute the chicken with turkey or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, one-pan meal, comfort food, easy dinner