Description
A simple and hearty recipe combining chicken and rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of white rice
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 2 cups of chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- In a baking dish, combine the rice and chicken broth.
- Place the seared chicken breasts on top of the rice.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice for white rice, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken and Rice Recipes, Easy Chicken Dinner, Baked Chicken and Rice