Description
An easy one pan chicken and rice bake that’s cozy, filling, and perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 ¼ cups chicken broth
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. In skillet, heat oil and sauté onion 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Transfer sautéed mix to baking dish with rice, broth, and spices. Stir to combine.
4. Nestle chicken into mixture. Cover tightly with foil and bake 40 minutes.
5. Uncover, add cheese, bake 10 more minutes.
6. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use thawed frozen chicken or pre-cooked chicken with adjusted bake time.
Add diced vegetables for more texture and flavor.
To reheat, add broth and microwave gently or cover and warm in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: One Pan Chicken and Rice Bake, Chicken Casserole, Easy Dinner