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Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice

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Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice is a hearty, one-pan dinner featuring juicy baked chicken thighs and rich, buttery garlic rice. It’s the perfect comforting meal for any night of the week.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp sweet or smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or herbs of choice)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1½ cups long grain white rice
  • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1½ cups hot water
  • ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C).
  2. Season chicken with paprika, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In an oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened and lightly browned.
  4. Stir in rice and toast for 30 seconds.
  5. Place chicken thighs on top of rice. Pour in broth and hot water. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, oregano, and extra salt and pepper if desired. Bring to a boil.
  6. Cover with lid or foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Uncover and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  8. Let rest for 5–8 minutes before fluffing the rice. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Swap in chicken drumsticks or leg quarters if desired.
  • For brown rice, extend the covered baking time by 15 minutes.
  • Add frozen peas or roasted red peppers in the last 10 minutes of baking for extra color and flavor.
  • Stir in bouillon paste or extra garlic to deepen the rice flavor.

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