One-Pot Baked Chicken and Rice

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 10 oz. package yellow rice mix
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 stick margarine or butter softened
  • Chicken legs thighs, or breasts
  • Minced or diced onions to taste (optional)
  • Paprika for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease an oblong baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow rice mix and softened margarine or butter.
  • Spread this mixture evenly on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  • Pour the boiling water over the rice mixture in the baking dish.
  • Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture.
  • Add minced or diced onions over the chicken if desired.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, remove the foil and sprinkle paprika over the chicken if desired.
  • Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  • Serve hot.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this one-pot baked chicken and rice dish with a light-bodied white wine such as Pinot Grigio or a medium-bodied red wine like Merlot. These wines complement the savory flavors of the chicken and rice without overpowering the dis

Nutritional Information

Calories: 470 kcal | Carbohydrates: 41 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 0 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish / One Pot Dinner / Rice
Cuisine American