Description
A one-pot meal blending tender chicken with creamy garlic Parmesan rice, perfect for family dinners.
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 by gathering all necessary items for smooth cooking.
- Cook the chicken in a large pot with olive oil, seasoning with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside after cooking.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same pot for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the rice and toast it with the garlic for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Combine the chicken back into the pot once boiling, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, mixing well until melted.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before cutting to keep it juicy; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg