Oven Baked Chicken and Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
419 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Oven Baked Chicken and Rice
Description
This recipe assembles chicken thighs with rice in one baking dish. The chicken is arranged skin side up, allowing it to roast and crisp while the rice cooks in the surrounding broth, absorbing the savory flavors and seasonings such as garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. The baking process is covered initially to trap steam and cook the rice through, then uncovered to finish the chicken skin's browning.
The textures include tender, juicy chicken with a crisped skin and fluffy, moist rice that complements the meat. The gentle baking allows flavors to meld together without requiring active attention.
Oven Baked Chicken and Rice makes a convenient main dish requiring minimal preparation. It pairs well with simple steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 5 chicken thighs skin and bone on
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and add the chicken broth to a large pot and bring to a boil.
- In a deep 9x13 baking dish add the chicken skin side up to the pan then add the rice around it.
- Season with the garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and basil and pour over the chicken broth.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1258mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 13.9mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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