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Chicken and Rice Casserole - Maria's Comfort Dish

Chicken and Rice Casserole - Maria's Comfort Dish

1 h · Easy · 4 servings
A comforting and savory baked chicken and rice casserole that's perfect for weeknight dinners and easy to make for the family.

Ingredients
2 cups long-grain rice→
4 chicken thighs, skinless and bone-in→
1 medium onion, chopped→
3 garlic cloves, minced→
1 cup chicken broth→make it yourself
1 cup milk→
1 teaspoon paprika→make it yourself
1 teaspoon dried thyme→
Salt and pepper to taste→
2 tablespoons olive oil→
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish→
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Method
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
3
Sear the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes each.
4
Remove the chicken and set aside.
5
In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3 minutes.
6
In a baking dish, combine rice, sautéed onion and garlic, chicken broth, and milk.
7
Mix well.
8
Place the seared chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
9
Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
10
Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.

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