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One-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Rice Bake - thegirlskitchen
A delicious and easy one-pan dish featuring tender chicken baked with honey, mustard, and rice for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Broth
- 2 cups chicken broth (Swanson preferred)
Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp dijon mustard (Grey Poupon preferred)
Honey
- 4 tbsp honey
Garlic powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Chicken breasts
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (pounded to an even 1-inch thickness)
Long grain white rice
- 1 cup long grain white rice
Dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Salt
- 3/4 tsp salt
Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix chicken broth, dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, pour the mixture over, and add rice around the chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon before serving.