Forgotten Chicken and Rice: A Cozy, Flavorful Home-Cooked Meal
A comforting and rich dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken and flavorful rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, layer the rice at the bottom.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and spices on top of the rice.
- Place the chicken thighs over the rice mixture.
- Pour the chicken broth over everything, and add the bay leaf.
- Cover and bake for 1.5 hours.
- Remove from the oven, discard the bay leaf, and fluff the rice before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with spices.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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