Tomato, Rice, and Chicken Thigh Casserole

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Chicken

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Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 8 (5 ounce) bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  2. freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  3. 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  4. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  5. 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  6. 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  7. 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  8. 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  9. 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  10. 1 ¾ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  11. 1 large bay leaf
  12. ½ teaspoon salt
  13. ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  14. 1 pinch saffron
  15. 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  16. ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Trim excess fat from thighs. Wash and pat dry. Season moderately with pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and cook until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Pour sherry over top. Remove chicken to a plate. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet.
  4. Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and saute over medium heat until onions are translucent and peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and saffron; bring to a boil.
  5. Remove from the heat and lay chicken thighs in a single layer over the rice mixture.
  6. Bake, covered tightly, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  7. When the casserole has about 5 minutes left, melt remaining tablespoon butter in a skillet. Add tomato slices and saute until heated through.
  8. Place a tomato slice on top of each chicken thigh, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, until chicken juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  9. Let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 381 kcal
Carbohydrate 23 g
Cholesterol 101 mg
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 28 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Sodium 374 mg
Sugars 2 g
Fat 19 g
Unsaturated Fat 0 g

Reviews

Derek Mcgee
Tasted great! I did it without the parm. We will be making this one again!

 

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