This Sheet-Pan Paprika Chicken and Rice is one of those back-pocket dinners that’s warm, filling, and always a crowd-pleaser — with minimal cleanup.

Juicy chicken thighs are seasoned with smoky paprika, garlic, and herbs, then roasted on a bed of seasoned rice and veggies that soaks up all the flavor while it cooks. It’s baked together on one sheet pan — no stovetop, no babysitting, and no bland bites.

Simple. Satisfying. And exactly what Healthy Fast Food at Home is all about.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 cup jasmine or long grain white rice

• 1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth

• ½ cup diced bell peppers

• ½ cup frozen peas

• Optional: chopped parsley or lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven
   Preheat to 400°F. Lightly grease or line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix the rice base
   On the sheet pan, combine uncooked rice, chicken broth, diced bell peppers, and peas. Spread into an even layer.

3. Season the chicken
   In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture all over the chicken. Place chicken directly on top of the rice mixture.

4. Bake
   Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–12 minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through and rice is tender.

5. Garnish & serve
   Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges for brightness.

Sarah’s Tips:

• Make it spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne to the paprika mix.

• Swap the grain: Use quinoa or brown rice (adjust liquid and cooking time).

• Make it dairy-free: This recipe already is!

• Want it extra crispy? Broil for the last 2–3 minutes to brown the top.

Flavorful Conclusion:

This Sheet-Pan Paprika Chicken and Rice is bold, herby, and deeply comforting — without the mess or fuss. One pan, real ingredients, and a meal the whole family will want again and again.

Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):

• Calories: 395

• Protein: 34g

• Carbs: 28g

• Fat: 16g

• Fiber: 3g

• Sugar: 2g