Description
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice Skillet brings comfort straight to your dinner table with golden chicken and cheesy rice that everyone will devour. Weeknight meals just got easier with this simple, satisfying one-pan wonder that delivers maximum flavor without endless cleanup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Main Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rub 4 chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons olive oil, blending in 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high. Sear seasoned chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy edges develop.
- Transfer chicken to a plate. Pour 1 cup long-grain white rice and 2 cups chicken broth into the same skillet. Stir briefly to combine.
- Bring rice mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover skillet and simmer rice for exactly 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Carefully place seared chicken thighs directly onto the partially cooked rice. Replace skillet lid and continue cooking for another 15-18 minutes.
- Check chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. Remove from heat when chicken is fully cooked.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese evenly across the skillet. Let cheese melt naturally from the residual heat.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley. Allow dish to rest 5 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is hot before searing chicken to achieve that perfect golden-brown crust that locks in flavor.
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum juiciness and richer taste compared to boneless cuts.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your chicken broth is certified gluten-free and double-check all seasoning ingredients.
- If watching calories, swap regular Parmesan for a reduced-fat version and use skinless chicken thighs without compromising the dish’s delicious character.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg