One-Pan Roasted Chicken with Mushrooms and Cauliflower Rice

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Juicy roasted chicken thighs with earthy mushrooms served over fluffy cauliflower rice, all cooked together on one sheet pan for easy cleanup and a Whole30-compliant meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, cauliflower rice, sliced mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil and the spice mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
  4. Step 4: On a large rimmed baking sheet, spread 4 cups cauliflower rice in an even layer. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with sliced mushrooms (1.5 cups), tossing lightly to combine.
  5. Step 5: Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs skin side up on top of the cauliflower rice and mushrooms.
  6. Step 6: Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until chicken skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F and cauliflower rice is tender.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley over the dish for a fresh finish. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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