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Grandma’s Old Fashioned Baked Chicken with Rice and Pimentos Recipe

Recreate Grandma’s classic one-pan baked chicken with rice and pimentos—juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and nostalgic flavor. Perfect for weeknights!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 People
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Rice

  • 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice (rinsed)
  • 1 (4 oz) jar diced pimentos, drained
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth (hot)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Chicken:
    Pat chicken dry with paper towels...
  • Oven-Sauté the Aromatics:
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)...
  • Layer the Rice & Chicken:
    Remove the skillet from the oven...
  • Bake to Perfection:
    Cover tightly with foil...
  • Rest and Serve:
    Let the dish rest 5 minutes...

Notes

Calories are estimated based on bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and standard ingredient measurements.
For lower calories: Remove chicken skin before seasoning or reduce butter by half.