# One-pan creamy four-cheese chicken and rice

A quick and easy one-pan meal using chicken thighs and Rice-a-Roni that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

- Servings: 4
- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- zatarain's blackening seasoning
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cooking oil
- 1/2 stick butter
- minced garlic
- 2 boxes rice-a-roni creamy four-cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth

## Instructions

1. Season chicken thighs on both sides with blackening seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs until browned on both sides.
3. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside; leave the drippings in the pan.
4. Add butter to the pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. Add the Rice-a-Roni rice mix (reserve seasoning packets) to the pan, and cook for 5 minutes until it begins to brown.
6. Add chicken broth and the seasoning packets from the Rice-a-Roni boxes to the skillet, stirring to combine.
7. Add the seared chicken thighs and any juices back into the skillet.
8. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- tongs
- spatula

## Tips

- Chicken breast can be used instead of chicken thighs, though the creator prefers thighs.
- Chicken broth can be made using 'Better Than Bouillon' if you don't have pre-made stock.
- The dish can be served with sautéed asparagus as a side.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLStRssT/
- Creator: mississippi_kween
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/be826302-1ddf-48b8-8b9f-47d30a1f45dc
- Extracted: 2026-10-16

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