Old Fashioned Baked Chicken and Rice Recipe

Old Fashioned Baked Chicken and Rice Recipe

from easychickenrecipes.com
55 min

This old fashioned baked chicken and rice casserole recipe is flavorful, filling, and delicious! Making for the perfect cozy and complete weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups raw long-grain white rice
  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle evenly with seasonings.

  4. 4

    In a mixing bowl, whisk the soup, broth, and rice together.

  5. 5

    Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, then nestle the chicken into the rice.

  6. 6

    Cover the pan with foil and bake for 35 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for 10-15 more minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked to 165°F.

  7. 7

    Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes before fluffing the rice and serving. Garnish with parsley, if desired.