Description
A hearty one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, creamy rice, and rich garlic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add them to the pot and brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice to combine with the chicken and onions.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and herbs for a few hours before cooking. You can add vegetables like peas or spinach in the last few minutes of cooking for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg