Description
Sizzling parmesan chicken and rice brings comfort straight from Italian kitchens to your dinner table. Creamy, cheesy goodness combines tender chicken with perfectly seasoned rice, creating a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (divided)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the cooking vessel to 375°F (190°C), preparing for a culinary adventure that combines crispy chicken with creamy rice.
- Transform chicken breasts into flavor-packed morsels by seasoning generously with salt and pepper across both surfaces.
- Create a tantalizing coating by blending Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in one vessel, while whisking eggs in another. Immerse each chicken piece first in egg, then thoroughly envelop in the cheesy crumb mixture.
- Ignite a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear the breaded chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a golden, crisp exterior.
- Evacuate chicken momentarily, then introduce rice to the skillet, allowing it to absorb the flavorful browned remnants. Saturate with chicken broth and sprinkle remaining garlic powder, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Strategically position seared chicken atop the rice landscape. Seal the skillet with a protective lid or aluminum shield and slide into the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, ensuring rice tenderness and chicken’s complete cooking.
- Extract the skillet from the oven, temporarily relocating the chicken. Incorporate butter and remaining Parmesan into the rice, creating a luxurious, molten texture. Reunite the chicken with its creamy rice foundation.
- Elevate the presentation with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired, then serve this harmonious one-pan masterpiece immediately.
Notes
- Use a fork when dipping chicken in eggs and breadcrumbs to keep hands clean and ensure even coverage.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes after breading to help the coating stick better during cooking.
- If rice seems dry during baking, add a splash more chicken broth to maintain moisture and prevent burning.
- Replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg