One Pan Cheesy Chicken Thighs

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place the chicken thighs in a bowl.
  2. 2Place the chicken thighs in a bowl.
  3. 3Place the chicken thighs in a bowl.
  4. 4Season chicken with Zatarain's Blackened Seasoning and garlic powder.
  5. 5Season chicken with Zatarain's Blackened Seasoning and garlic powder.
  6. 6Season chicken with Zatarain's Blackened Seasoning and garlic powder.
  7. 7Add olive oil to a pan.
  8. 8Add olive oil to a pan.
  9. 9Add olive oil to a pan.
  10. 10Cook the chicken thighs on both sides until they have a nice color; they don't have to be fully cooked.
  11. 11Cook the chicken thighs on both sides until they have a nice color; they don't have to be fully cooked.
  12. 12Cook the chicken thighs on both sides until they have a nice color; they don't have to be fully cooked.
  13. 13Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside, keeping the drippings in the pan.
  14. 14Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside, keeping the drippings in the pan.
  15. 15Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside, keeping the drippings in the pan.
  16. 16Add half a stick of butter to the same pan.
  17. 17Add half a stick of butter to the same pan.
  18. 18Add half a stick of butter to the same pan.
  19. 19Once the butter is melted, add the finely diced yellow onion.
  20. 20Once the butter is melted, add the finely diced yellow onion.
  21. 21Once the butter is melted, add the finely diced yellow onion.
  22. 22Once the onions are soft, add minced garlic.
  23. 23Once the onions are soft, add minced garlic.
  24. 24Once the onions are soft, add minced garlic.
  25. 25After cooking the garlic for 2-3 minutes, add two boxes of Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese, removing the sauce packets first.
  26. 26After cooking the garlic for 2-3 minutes, add two boxes of Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese, removing the sauce packets first.
  27. 27After cooking the garlic for 2-3 minutes, add two boxes of Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese, removing the sauce packets first.
  28. 28Cook the rice mixture until it is slightly browned.
  29. 29Cook the rice mixture until it is slightly browned.
  30. 30Cook the rice mixture until it is slightly browned.
  31. 31Add 32 ounces of reduced-sodium chicken broth.
  32. 32Add 32 ounces of reduced-sodium chicken broth.
  33. 33Add 32 ounces of reduced-sodium chicken broth.
  34. 34Add the cheese mixture from the Rice-A-Roni boxes and mix it in well.
  35. 35Add the cheese mixture from the Rice-A-Roni boxes and mix it in well.
  36. 36Add the cheese mixture from the Rice-A-Roni boxes and mix it in well.
  37. 37Add the cooked chicken thighs and their juices back into the pan.
  38. 38Add the cooked chicken thighs and their juices back into the pan.
  39. 39Add the cooked chicken thighs and their juices back into the pan.
  40. 40Let it simmer covered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  41. 41Let it simmer covered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  42. 42Let it simmer covered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  43. 43Let it rest for about 10 minutes after cooking.
  44. 44Let it rest for about 10 minutes after cooking.
  45. 45Let it rest for about 10 minutes after cooking.
  46. 46Serve and enjoy!
  47. 47Serve and enjoy!
  48. 48Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces chicken thighs
  • 8 pieces chicken thighs
  • 8 pieces chicken thighs
  • Zatarain's Blackened Seasoning
  • Zatarain's Blackened Seasoning
  • Zatarain's Blackened Seasoning
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 0.5 stick butter
  • 0.5 stick butter
  • 0.5 stick butter
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • 2 boxes Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese
  • 2 boxes Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese
  • 2 boxes Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese
  • 32 ounces Great Value Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 32 ounces Great Value Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 32 ounces Great Value Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use chicken thighs if you don't have chicken breast.
  • Don't discard the drippings from the chicken, as they are full of flavor.
  • You don't have to fully cook the chicken in the first step; just get some color on each side.
  • Stir the mixture occasionally while simmering.
  • Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes after cooking to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to fully absorb the liquid and achieve the best consistency for eating.
  • Consider serving with extra sauce or cheese for more flavor.
  • Great for a family meal or weekday dinner as it is quick and easy to make and is delicious, according to the taste test in the video.
  • The recipe is budget-friendly, using the Great Value brand of chicken broth.
  • This is a one-pan meal, which means less cleanup.