Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Chicken and Rice

This Lemon Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken and Rice is the ultimate one-pan dinner. Juicy, seasoned chicken thighs bake right on top of creamy parmesan rice, all flavored with garlic, lemon, and buttery goodness. No stovetop required—just mix, bake, and enjoy!

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⭐ One-pan dinner with zero stovetop steps
⭐ Creamy parmesan rice baked right in
⭐ Great for busy weeknights or meal prep

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INGREDIENTS
⚬ 1 cup long grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
⚬ 2 cups chicken broth
⚬ 1 cup heavy cream
⚬ 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
⚬ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
⚬ 1/2 teaspoon salt
⚬ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
⚬ 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
⚬ 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
⚬ 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
⚬ 1 teaspoon salt
⚬ 1 teaspoon onion powder
⚬ 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⚬ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
⚬ 1 medium lemon (zested and juiced)
⚬ 6 tablespoons salted butter
⚬ Optional: lemon slices
⚬ Optional: chopped fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2️⃣ In the baking dish, combine rice, chicken broth, cream, parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir and spread evenly.

3️⃣ Pat chicken thighs dry. Mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Rub over chicken.

4️⃣ Nestle chicken thighs into the rice. Sprinkle lemon zest and drizzle juice over the top. Place a pat of butter on each thigh. Add lemon slices if using.

5️⃣ Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 35 minutes.

6️⃣ Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15–20 more minutes, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.

7️⃣ Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

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Today on The Stay at Home Chef,
I’m showing you how to make lemon garlic butter baked chicken and rice. My family is obsessed with this recipe. It is so easy to put together
and so ridiculously flavorful. You are going to love it. Preheat your oven to 350°F
and lightly grease a 9×13 pan. Add one cup of either jasmine or basmati rice
to the bottom of the pan. Spread it out evenly. Sprinkle in one cup of
freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese. Be sure to use fresh—
it really does melt better, so it’s worth the extra effort. Pour in two cups of chicken broth
and one cup of heavy cream. Season with ½ teaspoon each
of salt and black pepper. Add a couple teaspoons of
freshly minced garlic. Give it a gentle stir to combine. Be gentle
so the cheese and rice stay evenly layered. We’re going to season the chicken
and place it on top. For the seasoning blend, you’ll need:
1½ teaspoons of paprika, 1½ teaspoons of garlic powder,
1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of onion powder,
and ½ teaspoon each of black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Grab six boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Sprinkle the seasoning on both sides
to generously coat each piece. This not only seasons the chicken
but also flavors the rice. Place the seasoned chicken
directly into the pan on top of the rice mixture. Now grab a lemon and zest it directly over the chicken
and into the creamy sauce below. This step really brightens the flavor. Cut the lemon in half
and squeeze the juice over the chicken. Slice some butter
into one-tablespoon pieces and place one on top of each piece of chicken. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Transfer to your 350°F oven
and bake for 35 minutes. After 35 minutes,
remove the foil and let it bake for an 
additional 15 to 20 minutes. For chicken, you always want to cook to
a minimum internal temperature of 165°F. But for dark meat like thighs,
you’ll get juicier chicken if you cook to 175°F. You can serve it just like this. Or, if you want to be fancy,
top with chopped parsley and lemon slices. The chicken and the rice
are both packed with flavor. The rice is creamy, cheesy, and so delicious. I promise you—
this is one you’re going to make
again and again. Good. So good. Thanks for watching! You can find the full written recipe
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