Description
A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender baked chicken served over fluffy rice, all smothered in a rich mushroom gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and cook until softened.
- In a baking dish, combine rice, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
- Spread the sautéed mushroom mixture over the chicken.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite spices before baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for added nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken, Rice, Mushroom Gravy, Family Dinner