Description
This Dump & Bake Creamy Rice & Chicken is the ultimate easy dinner recipe—perfect for anyone craving a creamy, cozy casserole without the mess. It’s a one-dish wonder that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, healthy comfort food lovers, and those looking for easy recipes with minimal prep. The creamy rice bakes to perfection while the chicken turns out juicy and flavorful, making it one of my favorite go-to dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup long grain white rice
1.5 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In the dish, combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
4. Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture without pressing them down.
5. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 55 minutes.
6. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the top is lightly golden.
7. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Notes
Do not stir the mixture before baking—it helps the rice cook evenly.
Use chicken thighs instead of breasts to keep the meat juicy.
Add a splash of cream or broth when reheating leftovers to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 65 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: dump bake creamy chicken and rice, creamy chicken rice casserole, one dish chicken rice bake, easy dinner, comfort food, healthy casserole