Name: One-Pan Speedy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 680g (1.5 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; 1 teaspoon (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt), plus more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion (about 150g), finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 20g); 1.5 cups (300g) long-grain white rice, thoroughly rinsed until water runs clear; 3 cups (720ml) low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon (1g) dried thyme; 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half); 1.5 cups (170g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded; 2 tablespoons (10g) fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

Magic Sous

One-Pan Speedy Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake — Magic Sous