Description
A comforting one-dish meal featuring juicy chicken and tender garlic Parmesan rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, divided
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a 9-inch square or 2-quart baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and cut them into uniform 1-inch pieces. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
- Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned on several sides.
- Spread the uncooked rice evenly in the prepared baking dish. Add the remaining salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, hot chicken broth, browned chicken, and all the garlic and cooking fat from the skillet. Stir gently.
- Stir 1/4 cup Parmesan into the mixture and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan on top.
- Seal the dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes without lifting the foil.
- Carefully remove the foil and stir gently, checking for doneness. If the rice is firm, re-cover and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.
- Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, stir in vegetables like peas or mushrooms after baking. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, parmesan, rice, casserole, one-dish