Description
Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice is a cozy one-pan meal featuring seasoned chicken thighs baked over tender, garlic-infused rice. It’s rich, savory, and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice (Basmati or Jasmine)
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups hot water
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season chicken thighs with paprika, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 30 seconds to toast lightly.
- Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth and hot water. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and oregano evenly.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then cover tightly with a lid or foil and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Let rest for 5–8 minutes before fluffing rice. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet or transfer to a baking dish before baking.
- Brown rice can be used with a longer baking time (add 15–20 minutes).
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep the rice moist.
- For a dairy-free version, use olive oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
