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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 brothmake it yourself
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon paprikamake 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. Sear the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes each.
3
Remove the chicken and set aside.
4
In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3 minutes.
5
In a baking dish, combine rice, sautéed onion and garlic, chicken broth, and milk. Mix well.
6
Place the seared chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
7
Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
8
Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.

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