Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice

Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice

Flavorful and Buttery Greek-Inspired Dish

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 55m
Total Time: 1h 20m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (26 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

515
calories
15,2g
fat
80,8g
carbohydrates
12,2g
protein
10mg
cholesterol
815mg
sodium
Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice

Recipe Description

Do you come from a family culture of Sunday lunches? Well this is my Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice recipe and I cannot believe it’s taken me this long to share it with you. A classic roast of chicken on the bone pieces in a casserole dish with rice, carrots, celery, onions and garlic. No slaving away over different pots, saute chicken and veg then put it all together in one dish for easy prep and easier clean up! 

To make Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

  2. 2

    Rub chicken in spices

    3 min
    Step 2 - Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice

    In a mixing bowl, combine 3 teaspoons of paprika, 2 teaspoons of dried thyme, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of onion powder and 1 teaspoon of black pepper then rub over 6 pieces of cleaned and dried chicken to coat.

  3. 3

    Brown chicken

    7 min
    Step 3 - Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and working in batches, cook the chicken pieces for a few minutes to brown on both sides. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Sauté vegetables

    10 min
    Step 4 - Mom’s Roasted Chicken and RiceStep 4 - Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice

    In a medium pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil then add 2 finely chopped carrots, 2 finely chopped celery stalks, 2 finely chopped onions and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Sauté for about 10 minutes until soft and browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Add rice

    3 min
    Step 5 - Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice

    Add 3 cups of rinsed rice and sauté for another few minutes.

  6. 6

    Add liquid

    2 min
    Step 6 - Mom’s Roasted Chicken and RiceStep 6 - Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice

    Pour in 6 cups of broth or water along with any of the cooking juice from the chicken and heat through but not to boiling.

  7. 7

    Bake

    55 min
    Step 7 - Mom’s Roasted Chicken and RiceStep 7 - Mom’s Roasted Chicken and RiceStep 7 - Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice

    Transfer to a baking dish and place the browned chicken pieces on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes then remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until all the liquid is cooked away, the rice is soft and the chicken is cooked and golden.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice

    Serve hot and enjoy!

Simple and satisfying, my Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice is one of the best roast chicken recipes out there. What are some of your favorite roast dinner ideas? Share them with us and tag us online using our hashtag #cookmerecipes once you’ve tried our recipes.

About the author

Ruth Harris

Ruth is an experienced businesswoman and happy mom who just hit 40. She’s a huge gym fan and has a PhD in Keto. Just kidding! But really, Ruth knows how to do Keto the healthy way and has a lot of experience in dealing with all the issues that newbies to this trendy new diet face during the adjustment period, like overcoming Keto flu. Ruth loves life and takes her health and food seriously, so she’s your go-to person if you decided to follow the Keto diet.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (26 reviews)
Ursula
February 27, 2025
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Amazing! I made this for Sunday dinner, just like Mom used to. The whole family loved it, and the one-pot ease made cleanup a breeze. I can't believe I waited so long to share. It's a comforting taste of home that I'll cherish forever.

Eddie
February 12, 2025
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Excellent recipe, wow!

Quinn
September 6, 2024
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Superb memories from family dinners with this dish

Gina Thompson
January 13, 2024
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Mom's dish brings back childhood vibes, so easy!

Olivia Johnson
July 19, 2023
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Superb! This recipe brought back memories of my own Sunday lunches with family. Easy to make, and my kids loved it! It's delicious and comforting. I’m proud to share Mom’s Roasted Chicken and Rice at our next family get-together.

Quinn
March 28, 2023
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I made Mom's Roasted Chicken and Rice for a family gathering. Everyone loved it! Simple and delicious, it reminded me of childhood Sundays.

Nathan
November 8, 2022
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So comforting and easy

Yancy
May 14, 2022
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Awesome! This recipe totally brings back those Sunday vibes from my childhood. Super easy to make and clean up, plus it tastes just like mom used to make!

Javi
March 10, 2022
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Delicious! This is my go-to recipe for cozy family meals. I remember making this with my mom every Sunday, and it always brings back warm memories. The chicken turns out so juicy and the rice is flavorful. Simply the best!

Chris Anderson
October 19, 2021
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Simply delicious meal! My kids loved it on Sunday, just like Mom used to make! It's super easy, one pot meal, perfect for family time.

Paige
June 19, 2021
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Delicious!

Brisa Maceyko
April 6, 2021
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Swapped out rice for sweet potatoes soooo good.

Dalia Dailey
April 5, 2021
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Nicely done would've never thought to combine these ingridents on my own it turned out magnificent.

Joy
March 28, 2021
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Amazing!

Neveah Newhauser
March 28, 2021
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Despite all the vegetables I actually managed to get my kids to eat this haha, delicious!!!

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