For the Chicken:

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or boneless if preferred)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Rice:

• 1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk (or heavy cream for a richer sauce)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

For Garnish:

• Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)