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Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Rice
Easy and delicious one pan chicken recipe that's perfect for a weeknight!
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Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Rice

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Rice
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp each of smoked paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2-3 tbsp BWW Parmesan Garlic Sauce (just enough to coat the chicken)
  • 2 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 cup white jasmine rice rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 4 pieces of bacon cooked and crumbled
  • Dried parsley

Instructions

  • If you don’t have any bacon leftover from breakfast cook your bacon, drain the grease, and chop it into small pieces. To keep this recipe even easier you could use bacon bits
  • Cut 1 lb of chicken into small pieces.
  • Add butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and spread out evenly in pan. Add the chopped onion and season with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • Once the chicken is almost cooked add the minced garlic and about 2-3 tbsp of Parmesan Garlic sauce to the pan and stir. I used just enough of the sauce to coat the chicken. This sauce can get spicy, so I kept it minimal.
  • Add the rinsed rice to the center of the skillet and let toast for a couple of minutes. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover with a lid.
  • Let cook covered for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked. Add about a cup of shredded cheese and the cream cheese. Stir well.
  • Top with more cheese and the crumbled bacon. Cover with the lid to let the cheese melt or pop it in the oven under the broiler for just a few minutes.
  • Top with dried parsley. Enjoy! Let me know if you try it out!

Notes

  • I used Jasmine rice in this recipe. If you use a different type of recipe you may need to adjust the liquid/cooking time.
  • The rice should be rinsed before going in the skillet and will cook in the chicken broth.
  • I love shredded mozzarella cheese from a block of cheese for a better melting consistency, but shredded Colby Jack would also work in this recipe.
  • If you don’t have any leftover bacon from breakfast you will have to cook some bacon or you could use bacon bits instead. I prefer to bake bacon in the oven at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Use parchment paper for easy clean up.
  • The 2 oz of cream cheese adds richness and a creamy texture, but you can skip it to keep the dish lighter.
  • This dish was not spicy, but if you don't want any heat be sure to go light on the sauce. If too much is used it could end up spicy.
  • I didn't use a lot of the Parmesan Garlic sauce just enough to coat the chicken.
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