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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