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Easy Baked Chicken and Rice

A comforting and easy one-pan dish of baked chicken and savory rice that's perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups rice White rice recommended
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup peas (optional) Can be omitted if desired
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter Dot on chicken
  • to taste Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large baking dish, combine rice, chicken broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, peas, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture and dot with butter.
Cooking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Let the dish sit covered for a few minutes after removing it from the oven to help everything meld together. You can substitute chicken with brussels sprouts for a vegetarian version. For added flavor, consider tossing in some cream of mushroom soup or chopped jalapeños.