There’s something incredibly comforting about a one-pan chicken and rice dinner, and this One-Pan Baked Chicken and Seasoned Rice recipe delivers all the flavors you love with almost no effort. It’s the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with aromas that immediately tell you something warm, savory, and homemade is on the way. What makes this dish special is how the chicken cooks directly on top of the rice, releasing its juices, herbs, and natural fats to create the most flavorful rice possible. Every grain absorbs the chicken drippings along with onions, garlic, herbs, and spices, giving you a dish that tastes slow-cooked but comes together with very simple steps.
The chicken is roasted until golden, juicy, and tender, creating that beautiful crispy skin you see in the picture. The rice underneath becomes incredibly rich—soft, buttery, and infused with seasonings, bits of tomatoes, and the flavor of the chicken broth. Many recipes cook the rice separately, but keeping everything in one pan makes the dish deeper in flavor and much more convenient. It’s the perfect dinner for busy weeknights, family meals, or meal prep, since the leftovers reheat beautifully and the flavors become even more pronounced the next day.