Description
A comforting Southern American dish featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs smothered in a creamy sauce, served on a bed of flavorful rice. This one-pot meal is perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Rice and Sauce:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Add Rice and Liquid: Stir in rice, then add chicken broth, cream, herbs, and cayenne.
- Bake: Place chicken on top, cover, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest before garnishing with green onions and serving.
Notes
- You can use bone-in chicken breasts with adjusted cooking time.
- For enhanced flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the rice mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
