In a small mixing bowl, add paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
In a large mixing bowl add your chicken thighs. Reserve a tablespoon of the seasonings for later and add the rest, completely coating the chicken.
In a Dutch oven, heat your olive oil on medium high heat. Carefully add your chicken and sear for 3 minutes on each side then remove from pan.
In dutch oven, add chopped onions and butter then cook until softened.
Stir in rinsed rice, add reserved seasoning, and chicken broth.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Arrange chicken thighs on top, cover and bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
When done, garnish with parsley and serve.