Here’s a teen-friendly baked chicken and rice recipe—one pan, easy, and super comforting 🍗🍚
Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in works best)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup frozen peas or carrots
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the rice:
- Spread uncooked rice evenly in the baking dish.
- Pour chicken broth over the rice.
- Add veggies if using. Stir gently.
- Season the chicken:
- Rub chicken with oil or butter.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble:
- Place chicken pieces on top of the rice.
- Bake:
- Cover tightly with foil and bake 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until chicken is golden and rice is tender.
- Serve:
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Extra flavor: Add a little onion powder or Italian seasoning.
- Crispier chicken: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end (ask an adult for help).
- Creamy version: Stir in 1/4 cup cream or sour cream before serving.
This dish is juicy chicken with fluffy, flavorful rice—perfect for a no-stress dinner 😊
If you want, I can also give a creamy cheesy version or a Mexican-style baked chicken and rice.
