Quick and Easy Italian Chicken and Rice
Transform dinner into a flavorful Italian-inspired feast with this Quick and Easy Italian Chicken and Rice recipe! With tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and nestled in a rich, savory medley of Italian-seasoned rice, garlic, canned diced tomatoes, and chicken broth, this one-pan dish is both hearty and wholesome. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough to impress guests. Topped with freshly chopped parsley and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, each bite delivers a comforting blend of bold herbs and creamy, cheesy goodness. Simple to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this family-friendly recipe is sure to become a go-to in your meal rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and season them on both sides with 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside (it will finish cooking later).
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the uncooked white rice and let it toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), and the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the rice mixture. Bring everything to a simmer.
Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your Quick and Easy Italian Chicken and Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.5 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 314 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 4616 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.6 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 140.2 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1605 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
