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