Name: Italian Rice with Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups Arborio rice; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh parsley, for garnish

Italian Rice with Chicken Recipe

Philipa Theis Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Italian Rice with Chicken

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups Arborio rice
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the rice, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the rice with the seasoning.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Meanwhile, shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
Once the rice is cooked, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and shredded chicken. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.