One-pan Chicken and Rice Casserole
This One-pan Chicken and Rice Casserole is a hearty and comforting meal that combines tender, golden-brown chicken thighs with creamy, herb-infused rice.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken thigs
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup thickened cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season Chicken: Liberally season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Onion: Utilize the same pan to sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Herbs: Introduce minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to the pan, stirring until the garlic emits its aroma, roughly 1 minute.
- Incorporate Rice: Mix in the uncooked rice until it is thoroughly coated with the pan's contents.
- Add Liquids: Gradually pour in the chicken broth and thickened cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return Chicken to Pan: Place the seared chicken thighs back into the pan, skin side up, ensuring the skin remains above the liquid to stay crisp.
- Bake: Transfer the pan to the oven and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Add Vegetables: After baking, stir in the frozen peas and diced carrots directly into the pan. The heat of the rice and chicken will cook the vegetables. Cover the pan if necessary to allow the vegetables to steam for a few minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish just before serving to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Dobar tek!