Chicken and Veggie Rice Bake Recipe

Inspired by a famous restaurant technique, this all-in-one bake is the ultimate comfort meal. Tender, spiced roast chicken rests atop a bed of luxuriously creamy rice and fresh vegetables. It’s an impressive yet surprisingly simple dish perfect for both weeknight dinners and entertaining.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 whole chicken (approx. 1.5 kg / 3-4 lbs)

• 1 tsp sweet paprika

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

For the Creamy Rice & Veggies:

• 500g (2 ½ cups) long-grain white rice, rinsed

• 400ml (1 ⅔ cups) cooking cream

• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds

• 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

For the Flavor Paste:

• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped

• 2 ripe tomatoes, quartered

• 1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded and chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and chopped

• 4 garlic cloves

• A large handful of fresh parsley

Instructions: