Chicken And Rice Dinner

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
One-pan comfort food with tender chicken and fluffy seasoned rice
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This classic one-pan meal delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. Juicy chicken pieces are browned for a golden crust, then baked atop a bed of long-grain rice infused with poultry seasoning, milk, and water. The result is tender meat and savory, aromatic rice that soaks up the juices. It’s a hearty, home-style comfort dish perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd. Simple ingredients come together in the oven to create a satisfying, balanced plate that feels like a warm hug. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.

Chicken And Rice Dinner

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 2006.7

Description

This classic one-pan meal delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. Juicy chicken pieces are browned for a golden crust, then baked atop a bed of long-grain rice infused with poultry seasoning, milk, and water. The result is tender meat and savory, aromatic rice that soaks up the juices. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, home-style comfort dish perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd. Simple ingredients come together in the oven to create a satisfying, balanced plate that feels like a warm hug. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Cut the chicken into serving pieces and pat dry.
  3. Mix flour, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  4. Dredge chicken pieces in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Brown chicken pieces on all sides until golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. In a bowl, combine long-grain rice, milk, water, and any remaining seasoning.
  8. Pour the rice mixture into a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  9. Arrange the browned chicken pieces on top of the rice.
  10. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  11. Bake for 55 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
  12. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 2006.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 227.0g350%
Saturated Fat 34.0g170%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, rice, dinner, one-pan, comfort food, baked, easy, family meal, weeknight, poultry, simple, hearty, oven-baked, classic, homestyle
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