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Baked Chicken with Rice

Discover the ultimate comfort meal with Baked Chicken with Rice. Perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings. Easy to customize and always delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 3-4 cups good quality low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2-4 pieces chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on thighs or drumsticks)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • optional vegetables (diced onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, frozen peas)
  • optional spices (paprika, Italian seasoning, cumin)
  • optional cheese (shredded cheddar or mozzarella)
  • to taste lemon juice for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Aluminum foil
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing
  • Meat thermometer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or grease with butter.
  3. Spread the uncooked rice evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  4. Arrange seasoned chicken pieces on top of the rice, skin side up, without overlapping.
  5. Pour chicken broth over the chicken and rice, ensuring it covers the rice but does not drown it.
  6. Add a few pats of butter on top of the chicken for crispiness (optional).
  7. Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for about 45 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 15-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F and the rice is tender.
  10. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is highly flexible; feel free to customize with different vegetables or seasonings based on your tastes. For a creamy version, replace broth with a homemade cream sauce (butter, flour, and broth). For lighter meals, use skinless chicken and add lots of fresh vegetables. If using brown rice, increase liquid and baking time to about 90 minutes total. Great for meal prep; ingredients can be prepped a day in advance and assembled just before baking.
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