Description
Looking for the best creamy chicken and rice ideas? This easy and simple Creamy Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole is quick comforting and full of rich flavor. Juicy chicken bakes over creamy rice creating a healthy feeling yet satisfying meal. Perfect for family dinners holidays potlucks or meal prep this casserole is beginner friendly reliable and always a crowd pleasing favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone in chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Whisk chicken broth heavy cream garlic onion powder salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread uncooked rice evenly in the dish then pour cream mixture over the rice and dot with butter.
- Season chicken thighs with paprika salt and pepper on all sides.
- Place chicken on top of the rice mixture and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes then uncover and bake 15 to 20 minutes more until rice is tender and chicken cooked through.
- Rest briefly garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use thighs for juicier results.
- Add extra broth if rice looks dry.
- Let rest before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 185mg