One-Pan Chicken and Rice Bake
A comforting one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, rice, and mixed vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup of uncooked rice
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, blend the uncooked rice with chicken broth until well combined.
- Carefully lay the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, generously coating each piece.
- Distribute the mixed vegetables snugly around the chicken.
- Drizzle the olive oil over everything.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top if using, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Allow the dish to sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap chicken for turkey or tofu for a vegetarian version. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.
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