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Ranch Chicken & Rice

By Judy KimPublished: Oct 27, 2016
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4.3
7 Ratings
preview for This Ranch Chicken & Rice is a One-Pan Wonder!
Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Cal/Serv:
955
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Ranch dressing turns up the flavor real quick.

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Ingredients

  • 4

    bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 cup

    ranch dressing

  • 2 Tbsp.

    extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3

    garlic cloves, minced

  • 1

    onion, chopped

  • 2 cups

    low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 cup

    white rice

  • 1 cup

    baby spinach

  • 1/4 cup

    chopped parsley

Directions

    1. Step 1In a large mixing bowl season chicken with salt and black pepper. Add ranch dressing and marinate 5 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
    2. Step 2In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Sear chicken skin-side down until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and onion, 2 minutes. Stir in broth and rice and season with salt and pepper. Return chicken to rice mixture, skin-side up. Simmer until rice is tender and chicken cooked through, about 20 minutes.
    3. Step 3Stir in baby spinach and parsley and serve.
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