Description
Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice with Vegetables is a comforting dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables. The aroma of garlic and herbs wafts through the kitchen, while the golden-brown chicken skin adds a satisfying crunch to each bite, perfectly complementing the creamy texture of the rice.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Rice: 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- Vegetables: 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup chopped broccoli, 1 cup frozen peas
- Broth: 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Seasonings: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice, chicken broth, carrots, broccoli, and peas to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture, skin-side up.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Remove from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Feel free to swap vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice and vegetables
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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