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Garlic Butter Chicken & Rice Bake

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.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 50 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
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
  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts or chicken thighs
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Broccoli florets
  • Spinach
  • Extra cheese on top
  • Fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. 2
    Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  3. 3
    Add uncooked rice and chicken broth to the baking dish and stir together.
  4. 4
    Place chicken on top of the rice.
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6
    Pour garlic butter mixture over the chicken and rice.
  7. 7
    Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40–45 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
  8. 8
    Remove foil, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top, and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    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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Read it online: https://budgetfriendlykitchen.com/recipe/garlic-butter-chicken-rice-bake/
Taylor
Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I’m Taylor-a busy mom of two, food blogger, and the heart behind Budget Friendly Kitchen. I’m passionate about creating simple, affordable meals for families and love spending time in the kitchen, trying new recipes, and making memories with my family.