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one pot parmesan italian herbed chicken and rice

Recipe by
Nor Mac
Northern, MA

This is a flavorful one pot chicken and rice meal. I used different Italian seasonings with chicken thighs, onions, mushrooms, and Jasmine rice, to achieve a flavorful, and savory rice dish. It screams mediterranean flavor. I added Parmesan cheese to bring in all together. I hope you enjoy my delicious comfort meal. From my kitchen to yours. Enjoy

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For one pot parmesan italian herbed chicken and rice

  • 1
    large yellow onion chopped
  • 1 c
    chopped mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 lb
    boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
  • 2 clove
    pressed or grated fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper or about 10 turns on pepper grinder
  • 1/2 tsp
    chicken bouillon powder
  • 21/4 c
    chicken stock divided (not broth)
  • 1 c
    jasmine rice
  • 5 oz
    frozen sweet peas
  • 1 c
    shredded parmesan cheese loose packed
  • more salt and pepper to taste

How To Make one pot parmesan italian herbed chicken and rice

  • 1
    On medium high heat. Melt butter and olive oil together.
  • 2
    Add chopped onion and s mushrooms. Cook about 5-10 minutes until browned. Stir occasionally.
  • 3
    Reduce temperature to low heat. Cut each thigh into 4 pieces. Add to onions and mushrooms.
  • 4
    Add chicken. Season chicken with all of the herbs salt and pepper.
  • 5
    Cook on medium high until thighs are browned and nearly cooked through.
  • 6
    With a spatula or spoon. Push chicken aside slightly add the garlic to pan.
  • 7
    Cook Garlic approximately one minute or until fragrant. Do not Brown. Stir together with chicken.
  • 8
    Add 2 cups chicken stock and rice to pot. Stir well. When it begins to boil. Cover pot and reduce heat to simmer.
  • 9
    Simmer 15-20 minutes or until all stock is absorbed into rice.
  • 10
    Add 1/4 cup of additional chicken stock to chicken and rice. Stir in frozen pleas. Cover. Simmer about 3-5 minutes.
  • 11
    Stir in parmesan cheese. Shut the heat off and cover.. let sit 5 minutes. Taste. Mix in more salt and pepper if needed according to your taste.
  • 12
    Stir and serve
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