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Parmesan Chicken and Rice – A Weeknight Meal

December 11, 2019 by Ashley 14 Comments

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This Parmesan Chicken & Rice is the perfect one pot meal to warm you up on a chilly winter night. It’s filled with pantry staples & a few simple, fresh ingredients making it easy to have dinner on the table in less than an hour!

parmesan chicken and rice in red Dutch Oven with parsley on top

Cold Weather Cooking

This time of year always has me yearning for warm & comforting dinners. When it’s cold outside all I want is a bowl of hot, soul warming food. Parmesan Chicken and Rice is definitely one of those soul warming meals! Winter time is all about easy comforting dinners that keep you out of the kitchen & spending time with friends & family. This dish is not only quick to assemble but it also only requires one pot! This recipe came to be out of necessity when I was in college. I was looking for something easy I could whip up for dinner that was comforting & reminded me of home, but was also simple enough that I could get back to studying (partying) as quick as possible.

What You Need to Make Parmesan Chicken and Rice

  • olive oil
  • butter
  • onion
  • celery
  • carrot
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • chicken thighs
  • white wine
  • garlic
  • rice
  • chicken stock
  • parmesan cheese
  • parsely

The ingredient list for this recipe seems exhaustive, but most of these ingredients are common ingredients you probably already have on hand! This is a dish I make often because I usually only need to pick up some chicken before I can get cooking!

parmesan chicken and rice ingredients measured out

How to make Parmesan Chicken and Rice

Begin by heating a large Dutch Oven, to cook the vegetables. I like to use a mix of olive oil and butter for this step because the oil has a higher burning point, but the butter has more flavor. The butter also helps to add browning when it comes time to cook the chicken. You want to cook down the vegetables until they are nice and soft, before moving to the next step.

One of my favorite parts of this dish is how easy it comes together. When its time to cook the chicken, you can either remove the vegetables, or leave them in. Removing the vegetables helps to develop better color on the chicken, but it’s just as delicious even without the extra browning. I also love not having to wash an extra dish, so I often opt for leaving the vegetables in the pot.

Once the chicken is browned (it will continue cooking so its okay if its not cooked through at this stage), it’s time to add remaining ingredients. Turn the heat to medius high and add the wine. Let it bubble up and reduce. Then, to the pot, you’re going to add: garlic, rice, and stock. Give it a good stir and bring it to a boil. Cover the pot and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook until the rice has fully absorbed the stock and is tender.

Dutch Oven with parmesan chicken and rice topped with butter, cheese and parsley

Once the rice is cooked, finish with butter, parmesan cheese and parsley. Give it a good stir and dinner is ready!

parmesan chicken and rice in red Dutch Oven with parsley on top
dutch oven with chicken and rice topped with parsley served next to a stack of serving plates and forks

Parmesan Chicken and Rice

This Parmesan Chicken & Rice is the perfect one pot meal to warm you up on a chilly winter night. It's filled with pantry staples & a few simple, fresh ingredients making it easy to have dinner on the table in less than an hour!
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, chicken and rice, easy dinner, family friendly, one pot, parmesan, parmesan cheese, parmesan chicken and rice, rice, veggie loaded
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 760kcal
Author: Ashley Pelaez Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter divided
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion medium diced
  • 1 cup Celery medium diced
  • 1 cup Carrot small diced or shredded (I prefer shredded for this recipe)
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 ½ lb Chicken Thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 oz White Wine
  • 3 cloves Garlic smashed or grated
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice or Jasmine
  • 2 ½ cups Chicken Broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • ⅓ cup Parsley roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Heat a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add the oil & 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Once butter has melted, add onion, celery & carrot. Season with salt & pepper. Stir to combine. (It may seem like a lot of seasoning but it will also season the chicken & the rice)
  • Cook the veggies over medium heat until they become soft & begin to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  • At this point, you can remove the veggies before cooking the chicken, but it's not necessary. Cook the chicken over medium high heat until browned & mostly cooked, about 10 minutes.
  • Once the chicken has cooked, turn the heat to high & add the wine. Mix in the wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits that have formed. Let the wine bubble & reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Next add in the garlic & rice. Stir to combine.
  • If you removed the veggies earlier, you can return them to the pot now. Pour in the broth & stir to combine everything.
  • Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to simmer & let it cook, covered, for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes the rice should have absorbed all the broth & be tender. If there is still broth & the rice is not fully cooked, continue cooking another 5 minutes.
  • Lastly, add the cheese, remaining butter & parsley. Mix for a minute or two until everything is combine & the cheese has melted. Serve with crusty bread or salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 760kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 1502mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6378IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 3mg
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Comments

  1. Sam

    March 18, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    By far one of my favorite meals I’ve made by Ashley aka Millennial Kitchen! I devour this anytime it’s made or within my view, I highly recommend checking this out & making it!!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      March 18, 2021 at 10:34 pm

      Thanks so much! It’s one of our favorites too!

      Reply
  2. Cassie

    March 18, 2021 at 10:44 pm

    5 stars
    Love that you get to put a lid on this recipe & walk away for 20 minutes! This recipe is so delicious! Definitely a favorite in our rotation of meals.

    Reply
    • Ashley

      March 18, 2021 at 10:46 pm

      It’s perfect for a simple weeknight meal!

      Reply
  3. ASP

    March 20, 2021 at 10:00 pm

    5 stars
    This chicken and rice comes together easily with ingredients I pretty much always have in the house. Paired with a bright green salad, this is good, old fashioned comfort food!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      March 21, 2021 at 1:02 am

      That’s what I love most about this recipe too!

      Reply
  4. Gieselle

    March 26, 2021 at 12:26 am

    5 stars
    I grew up eating a very similar dish and like to make this dinner for my fiancé. It’s simple and delicious, you can’t go wrong 😊

    Reply
    • Ashley

      March 26, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      That’s what I love about it! SO easy but so comforting!

      Reply
  5. Emilie Smith

    April 7, 2021 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    I am a struggling new mom cook! I have never had the ability to cook but I am slowly learning and getting a little better every day so that my family doesn’t have to suffer. This recipe was so helpful! It is delicious, easy to follow, and the clean up is simple because I just used my Le Crueset. It was an easy weeknight meal because I had everything in my kitchen!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      April 7, 2021 at 8:36 pm

      I love to hear that! It’s also super adaptable, so you can take this concept & swap ingredients for a different flavor!

      Reply
  6. Jenn

    August 13, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    5 stars
    Another great one pot recipe and it uses all kitchen staples. My very picky husband went crazy for this dish.

    Reply
  7. Cory

    February 19, 2022 at 1:10 am

    What do you think is the best white wine for this dish? Can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
  8. Kelly

    October 28, 2022 at 1:27 am

    5 stars
    So easy, so yummy!!! I have a feeling this will make great leftovers too.

    Reply

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