Baked Chicken Thighs With Mushroom Brown Rice

This easy and delicious one-pan meal that’s easy on the budget can also be made with white rice.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained and liquid reserved
• 1 rib celery, sliced
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ⅓ cup brown rice
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 chicken thighs with skin and bones
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Combine mushrooms, celery, onion, rice, and garlic in an ungreased 10-inch baking dish. Sprinkle thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper on top.
3. Add enough water to reserved mushroom liquid to measure 3/4 cup and pour over rice mixture in the baking dish. Place chicken on top, skin-side up. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove aluminum foil and bake until skin is browned to your preference, 30 to 45 minutes more.