Easy Baked Chicken and Rice

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Chicken:

Season the chicken thighs with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Sauté the Onion and Garlic:

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Prepare the Rice:

Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat it in the oil. Pour in the chicken broth and stir well.

Add the Chicken:

Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture, skin side up.

Bake:

Cover the skillet with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to crisp up the chicken skin.

Serve:

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve the chicken with the fluffy rice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 50 minutes | Servings: 4

Enjoy this easy and comforting Baked Chicken and Rice dish, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner! 🍗🍚

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