**Baked Chicken and Rice: A Simple and Flavorful Meal for Two**
Baked chicken and rice is a classic comfort food that is both easy to make and packed with flavor. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual weekend lunch. This recipe makes enough for two people, and it can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a larger group. The chicken is baked with juicy and tender, while the rice is cooked to perfection. The dish is finished with a creamy sauce that brings all the flavors together.
In addition to the classic baked chicken and rice recipe, the article also includes three variations:
* **Cheesy Baked Chicken and Rice**: This variation adds a layer of melted cheese to the top of the dish.
* **Broccoli and Chicken Baked Rice**: This variation adds broccoli to the dish for a boost of vegetables.
* **Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice**: This variation adds mushrooms and a creamy sauce to the dish.
All of the recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They are also all budget-friendly and can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give baked chicken and rice a try. You won't be disappointed.
CHICKEN & RICE FOR TWO RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by CarolineNGa
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 350°F. Combine ¾ cup broth, rice, and ¼ teaspoon salt in medium bowl and microwave, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook chicken until browned all over, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon fat from pot, add onion and ¼ teaspoon salt, and cook over medium-low heat until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add remaining ½ cup broth and wine, scraping bottom of pot to loosen any browned bits. Stir in parcooked rice, breaking up any large clumps, and bring to simmer. Place chicken skin side up on rice, cover, and bake until rice is cooked through and chicken registers 175°F., about 25 minutes. Remove pot from oven, transfer chicken to platter, and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Fluff rice with fork, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Stir parsley into rice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve rice with chicken. Note: Chicken and rice is usually made in a wide skillet. But with such a big circumference, even a covered skillet lets too much steam escape. We had better results with a saucepan, which has a smaller circumference, and hence keeps the moisture where you want it: in with the chicken and rice.
BAKED CHICKEN & RICE FOR TWO
My husband and I have had this tasty casserole many a time! Easy to make and filling, it is perfect when you don't want to fool with leftovers. The chestnuts add a nice crunch, but you can leave them out if you want, or substitute thinly sliced celery. Representative photo by Bing.
Provided by Martha Price
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Saute chicken cubes in butter until barely done, a few minutes. Mix with remaining ingredients, making sure rice is covered with liquid.
- 2. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender and rice is done.
CHICKEN & RICE FOR TWO
This is my Mother's chicken & rice recipe, with slight modifications by me. I've always liked it, and thought it would be nice to pass along
Provided by Robert Byrd
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour 2 cups instant rice, 2 cups water, the butter and the salt into a microwave safe container.
- Cook on high for 7-8 minutes.
- Fluff with fork when done.
- In a small roasting pan, grease, oil or butter the sides, then empty the rice into the pan and level it out.
- In a mixing bowl, empty the can of soup, 1/2 can of water and stir until smooth.
- Add the instant onion soup mix and stir until all the ingredients have been incorporated into the mix.
- Pour about 2/3 of the soup mix over the rice.
- Put the chicken on top of the rice, and pour the rest of the soup mix over the chicken.
- Cover the pan, and cook in a 400 F.
- oven for 3/4 of an hour.
- Remove cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
EASY BAKED CHICKEN, RICE, AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
No-fuss weeknight chicken casserole meal which covers all the bases...budget, taste, and ease.
Provided by B's Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Combine chicken, soup, broccoli, rice, and water in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir, top with Cheddar cheese, and cover again. Continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center, rice is tender, and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 649.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
RIDICULOUSLY EASY BAKED CHICKEN WITH RICE
I threw this dish together when I was in a hurry, and it became one of my kids' favorites.
Provided by Fredda Rosenbaum
Categories Rice Sides
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Set the oven rack in the middle of the oven.
- 2. Spray a 9" X 13" glass or heavy metal pan with vegetable release spray.
- 3. Sprinkle one teaspoon of Lawry's Garlic Salt evenly in the bottom of the pan.
- 4. Wash and pat dry the leg quarters. If the pieces are extra-large, cut the legs and thighs apart. Place the chicken pieces on top of the garlic salt, being careful not to crowd them.
- 5. Sprinkle the rest of the Lawry's Garlic Salt on top of the chicken.
- 6. Sprinkle the teaspoon of paprika over the chicken pieces.
- 7. Bake at 350°F for approximately one hour, or until juices in the pieces run clear and the skin is crispy.
- 8. After the chicken has been in the oven for 30 minutes, prepare the rice.
- 9. Melt 1-2 tablespoon butter in a 2 quart covered saucepan. Once the butter has melted, sauté the uncooked rice, stirring carefully until all the rice grains are coated with the butter.
- 10. Next, stir in the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer the rice for 15-20 minutes. Keep warm until the chicken is done.
- 11. Remove the chicken from the oven. Measure out one tablespoon of the drippings, and stir them into the cooked rice. The cook needs to taste the rice and add salt as needed.
- 12. Serve the chicken and rice with a side salad or steamed broccoli.
PAPRIKA CHICKEN & RICE BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Sometimes the best things come in one pot! This baked chicken and rice dish saves you the cleanup without skimping on flavor. After you quickly pan fry your seasoned chicken, remove it and cook garlic and onions in the leftover juices. Add rice and broth, cook everything, and top with the chicken before baking for another 35 minutes (optional: broil the chicken separately to get a crispier skin.) You'll be left with a mountain of food so delicious, you'll meal prep this super easy recipe at least once a week forever.
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- In a large bowl, evenly season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley.
- On high, heat olive oil in a oven-proof pot and place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in the hot oil. Cook 5-6 minutes or the thighs develop brown crispy skin and flip over.
- Cook an additional 5-6 minutes to brown the other side and remove from the pot.
- Add the garlic and onions to the pot, and cook until the onions are transparent.
- Pour in the rice and chicken broth to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Stir well, bringing to a boil.
- Add the chicken thighs back into the pot, skin-side up, on top of the rice, bring back to a boil and cover with a lid.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
- NOTE: For a crispy skin, remove chicken thighs and broil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- For the best results, use a medium-grain rice, such as Arborio or Carnaroli. These rices have a higher starch content, which helps to create a creamy and flavorful risotto.
- Make sure to toast the rice before adding the liquid. This helps to develop the rice's flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Add the liquid to the rice gradually, stirring constantly. This helps to prevent the rice from clumping together.
- Season the risotto to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Common additions include garlic, onion, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve the risotto immediately, while it is still hot and creamy.
Conclusion:
Baked chicken and rice is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The chicken is tender and juicy, while the rice is fluffy and flavorful. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, a green salad, or mashed potatoes. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, baked chicken and rice is sure to please.
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