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This simple ranch chicken and rice recipe is a family favorite! The ranch dressing adds great flavor to both the chicken and rice and since it's all cooked together in one pan it makes clean up a breeze.
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One Pan Ranch Chicken and Rice

A simple recipe that can be made using just one pan, making clean up a breeze.
Course: Main
Servings: 4
Author: Robin | Fluster Buster

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups instant rice
  • 4 ounces spinach

Instructions

  • Season chicken with cayenne, salt, pepper and ranch dressing. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • In a dutch oven or oven safe pan with lid, heat oil over medium heat. Brown the chicken on both sides. Remove chicken and discard oil, reserving 1 tablespoon.
  • Saute the garlic and onion in the reserved oil until the onions are translucent.
  • Add chicken stock, rice and chicken to the pan and cover.
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 350°F.
  • Add spinach, cover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pan and stir the spinach into the rice.