Forgotten Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Forgotten Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. It combines tender chicken, flavorful rice, and crispy turkey bacon for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a baking dish, layer the rice and then add the chopped onion and garlic.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice.
- Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth around the chicken and sprinkle cooked turkey bacon on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the chicken is golden.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared in advance and reheated for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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