Description
Forgotten Chicken and Rice is a simple yet delicious one-pot meal that combines tender chicken with flavorful rice, making it a perfect dish for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Season chicken thighs with paprika, salt, and pepper, then add to the pot, browning on both sides.
- Stir in the rice, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in frozen peas before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Forgotten Chicken and Rice, one-pot meal, easy chicken recipe