Cheesy Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast (Cut into small cubes)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion (Chopped)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2.5 tbsp Parmesan garlic sauce (Source specifies 2–3 tbsp)
• 1 cup white jasmine rice (Rinsed)
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 1.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (About 1 cup is stirred into the rice; the remainder is used for topping)
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 4 bacon (Cooked and crumbled; bacon bits may be used instead)
• dried parsley (For topping)

Steps

1. 1

   If using uncooked bacon, cook it, drain the grease, and chop it into small pieces. Bacon bits may be used instead. Set aside the cooked, crumbled bacon.

2. 2

   Cut the chicken breast into small cubes.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the chicken to the skillet and spread it out evenly.

5. 5

   Add the chopped onion, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the chicken is almost cooked through and the onion has softened.

6. 6

   Add the minced garlic and 2–3 tablespoons of Parmesan garlic sauce. Stir to coat the chicken.

7. 7

   Add the rinsed jasmine rice to the center of the skillet and let it toast for a couple of minutes.

8. 8

   Pour in the chicken broth and stir well.

9. 9

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet with a lid.

10. 10

    Cook, covered, for about 15–20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked. The transcript specifies approximately 18 minutes.

11. 11

    Add about 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella and the cream cheese. Stir well until incorporated.

12. 12

    Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella and the crumbled bacon.

13. 13

    Cover the skillet until the cheese melts, or place it under the broiler for a few minutes to melt the topping.

14. 14

    Top with dried parsley and serve.

Notes

The source does not specify a broiler temperature or exact broiling time; it only says to broil for a few minutes. Use a broiler-safe skillet if choosing that option. Bacon may be prepared ahead or replaced with bacon bits.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• one-pan
• chicken
• rice
• cheesy
• comfort food
• family dinner