Forgotten Chicken and Rice: A Cozy Family Meal Made Easy
A warm and comforting dish that brings the family together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the rice, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
- Pour the chicken broth over everything.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil, add the frozen peas, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared in advance and left to bake later.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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