One‑Pan Baked Chicken and Seasoned Rice

Another reason people love this recipe is its flexibility. You can add vegetables like peas, carrots, or bell peppers, or keep it simple with onions and tomatoes. You can use drumsticks, thighs, or even bone-in chicken breasts. You can make it mild or add paprika, cayenne, or chili flakes for heat. The base is solid and foolproof, making it easy to customize depending on your taste.

This One-Pan Baked Chicken and Seasoned Rice is comfort food at its finest: golden roasted chicken, perfectly seasoned rice, and bold homestyle flavor in every bite. Once you make it, it will become a weekly favorite.

Ingredients

4 chicken legs or thighs

1½ cups long-grain rice

1 medium onion, chopped

2 tomatoes, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

2½ cups chicken broth

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt (or to taste)

½ tsp turmeric or curry for color (optional)

1 tbsp butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Season chicken with paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and a little oil.

In an oven-safe pan, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft.

Add tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.

Add rice and stir to coat it in the flavors.

Pour in chicken broth and stir.

Place chicken pieces on top, skin-side up.

Add butter on top of the rice.

Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes.

Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until chicken is golden and rice is tender.

Let rest 5 minutes and serve.

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