Best Chicken With Parmesan Rice Recipes

PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH LEMON RICE

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I like the challenge of inventing recipes with ingredients I have on hand. This easy-peasy meal fits the bill. -Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 large egg
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup frozen peas (about 4 ounces), thawed
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Freshly ground pepper, optional

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring broth and lemon juice to a boil. Stir in rice and onion; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is almost absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, whisk together egg and milk. In another bowl, toss bread crumbs with 1/3 cup cheese and oregano. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Dip in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture to coat both sides., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 2-3 minutes per side., When rice is cooked, gently stir in peas; cook, covered, until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and remaining cheese. Cut chicken into slices; serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

PARMESAN CHICKEN AND RICE

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I made this for dinner last night, and it was easy and tasty. I did double the amount of rice and broth though. I knew one cup wouldn't make it here! From Cooking Light...

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
3/4 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and mushrooms:saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add chicken; saute 4 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned.
Add wine, salt, and pepper; cook 3 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
Stir in rice and broth. Bring to a boil: cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Stir in cheese and parsley.
Eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.4, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 523.9, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 15.1