Description
A comforting and delicious one-pot meal, this smothered chicken and rice dish features tender chicken thighs nestled in creamy, flavorful rice. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Sear in olive oil until golden brown.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic. Add rice, thyme, broth, and cream.
- Add Chicken: Nestle seared chicken on top of rice. Bake covered for 35–40 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optional: sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
- Try using a mix of chicken thighs and drumsticks for more variety.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Serve with steamed green beans or a simple salad as sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
