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One-Pan Chicken and Rice Bake

One-Pan Chicken and Rice Bake

Quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan chicken and rice bake perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven
  • Small Bowl
  • Lid or aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture generously over the chicken breasts.
    1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, Salt and pepper, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 clove garlic
  3. Stir in the rinsed rice and chicken broth into the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
    1 cup long-grain rice, 2 cups chicken broth
  4. Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  5. If using, stir in the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of baking time.
    1/2 cup frozen peas
  6. Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Scoop and serve your One-Pan Chicken and Rice Bake immediately. Enjoy!
    Fresh parsley