Description
One-Pan Chicken Drumsticks with Rice and Beans is a flavorful, hassle-free meal that combines juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and hearty beans—all cooked together for maximum taste. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish not only impresses your family and guests but also minimizes cleanup. With its customizable ingredients, you can tailor it to your preferences while enjoying a comforting and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mix of red and green)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a large baking dish.
- Pat dry the chicken drumsticks. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture over the drumsticks.
- Spread rinsed rice evenly at the bottom of the baking dish and pour in the chicken broth.
- Layer black beans and sliced bell peppers on top of the rice.
- Nestle the seasoned drumsticks into the pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and rice is fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick with rice and beans (300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg