Forgotten Chicken and Rice

INGREDIENTS:

4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs

1 cup long-grain white rice

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

1 cup chicken broth

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon dried rosemary

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Preparing the Ingredients

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Prepare the Rice: Spread the uncooked rice evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Sauté the Aromatics: In a small skillet, heat olive oil or melted butter over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Mix the Soups: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Stir in the sautéed onion and garlic mixture, dried thyme, paprika, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper …