Description
Delicious Oven Baked Chicken and Rice is a comforting, one-pan dish that combines tender chicken with fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and guarantees a satisfying meal for your family or guests. The harmonious blend of flavors, topped with the irresistible aroma of garlic, makes it a favorite at dinner tables. Gather your loved ones and serve up this delightful dish that promises to create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Spread the rice evenly across the bottom of the baking dish. Pour in the chicken broth without stirring.
- Add mixed vegetables on top of the rice layer. Distribute minced garlic evenly over everything.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, check that chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), then bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg