Description
A one-pot meal blending tender chicken with creamy garlic Parmesan rice, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken tenders, seasoning them with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same pot, lower the heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
- Add the Rice: Next, add the rice to the pot and toast it with the garlic for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the Broth: Slowly pour in the chicken broth, making sure to scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Combine Chicken and Rice: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the cooked chicken tenders back into the pot. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the broth.
- Add Parmesan: After cooking, remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until the cheese is melted and fully combined.
- Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and added flavor.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. Reheat with a splash of chicken broth to keep the rice moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg