Directions
- 1Place the chicken thighs in a bowl.
- 2Season chicken with Zatarain's Blackened Seasoning and garlic powder.
- 3Add olive oil to a pan.
- 4Cook the chicken thighs on both sides until they have a nice color; they don't have to be fully cooked.
- 5Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside, keeping the drippings in the pan.
- 6Add half a stick of butter to the same pan.
- 7Once the butter is melted, add the finely diced yellow onion.
- 8Once the onions are soft, add minced garlic.
- 9After cooking the garlic for 2-3 minutes, add two boxes of Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese, removing the sauce packets first.
- 10Cook the rice mixture until it is slightly browned.
- 11Add 32 ounces of reduced-sodium chicken broth.
- 12Add the cheese mixture from the Rice-A-Roni boxes and mix it in well.
- 13Add the cooked chicken thighs and their juices back into the pan.
- 14Let it simmer covered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 15Let it rest for about 10 minutes after cooking.
- 16Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken thighs
- Zatarain's Blackened Seasoning
- garlic powder
- olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 0.5 stick butter
- garlic
- 2 boxes Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese
- 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.
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