The Best Oven Baked Chicken and Rice Recipe

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using water with bouillon cubes can reduce sodium and cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable cooking oil.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

White rice is often cheaper than brown rice.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Drumsticks are typically less expensive than thighs.

Wash chicken wings with apple cider vinegar, cold water, and salt, then pat dry with a paper towel.

Bend the chicken wings to prevent them from looking like they are 'flying away' when cooked.

Season the bottom part of the chicken wings with parsley flakes, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, lemon pepper, chicken powder, black pepper, and salt.

Let the seasoned chicken wings sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to seep into the meat.

Season the other side of the chicken wings with the same spices.

Place the seasoned chicken wings in an oven-safe skillet without flipping them over during cooking.

Cook the rice in chicken broth for added flavor.

Add the cream of chicken to the rice mixture for creaminess and flavor.

Incorporate diced red bell pepper, chopped Vidalia onion, and chopped celery into the rice mixture for added taste and texture.

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken is crispy and the rice is cooked through.

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