Jambalaya Chicken Thighs

 This recipe was adapted from a recipe I found on Pinterest from Ronalyn T Alston.  Its a bit more time consuming to make, as it does require you to sear the chicken before it goes into the oven.  Its worth the effort!

Ingredients:

• 4-6 Chicken thighs (I use boneless, but bone in would work as well)
• 1 box Zatarains Jambalaya Rice (found at Aldi)
• 1 orange bell pepper chopped
• 1/2 yellow onion diced
• 5 cloves of minced garlic 
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups low sodium chicken both (vegetable stock works too)

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
• Place chicken thighs in a bowl and cover evenly with all of the seasonings
• Pour the olive oil into a medium sauce pan and heat to medium
• Once the pan is hot add the chicken thighs
• Cook 4-5 minutes on eat side
• They don't need to be cooked through, as they will be baked
• When the chicken is finished searing, set aside
• Add the chopped onion, garlic, orange bell peppers, and Worcestershire sauce
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the box of rice
• Next add the chicken broth and cook for 4 minutes or medium/low heat
• Add the chicken thighs to the pan and turn off the heat
• Spray a casserole dish (that has a lid) with non stick spray, then add the contents of the pan
• Cover with a lid and cook for 35 minutes
• Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

We usually serve this with a vegetable or two and that's it!

Let me know if you try it,

Emily XX