This Garlic Butter Chicken & Rice Bake is exactly the kind of dinner I lean on during busy weeks when I don’t want to stand in the kitchen all night. Everything bakes together in one dish, the rice turns out buttery and flavorful, and it’s one of those meals the whole family will happily eat.
I especially love recipes like this during the end-of-school chaos because you can throw it together quickly, pop it in the oven, and move on to everything else that needs done.
Garlic Butter Chicken & Rice Bake
Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken & Rice Bake is the perfect easy weeknight dinner! Made with tender chicken, buttery garlic rice, parmesan cheese, and simple pantry ingredients, this family-friendly casserole is comforting, affordable, and great for busy nights.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
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Add uncooked rice and chicken broth to the baking dish and stir together.
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Place chicken on top of the rice.
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In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Pour garlic butter mixture over the chicken and rice.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40–45 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
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Remove foil, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes.
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Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Note
- Chicken thighs stay extra juicy in this recipe.
- Add broccoli during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Freshly grated parmesan melts best.
- Great with a side salad or roasted veggies.
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