1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer.
3. Prepare the Rice Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rice, diced onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
- Season the rice mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the rice mixture evenly around the chicken thighs in the skillet or baking dish.
4. Add Chicken Broth:
- Pour the chicken broth over the rice mixture, ensuring that the rice is submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the skillet or baking dish with aluminum foil.
5. Bake the Chicken and Rice:
- Place the skillet or baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the chicken skin to crisp up, if desired.
6. Serve:
- Once the chicken and rice are done baking, remove them from the oven.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
- Serve the oven-baked chicken and rice hot, with your favorite vegetables or a side salad.
Enjoy your delicious and comforting oven-baked chicken and rice meal!