parma-cheesy chicken
We love Chicken. We also love Parmesan cheese. One night in a whirlwind of kitchen madness we put them together and came up with this scrumptious dish. The cheese topping keeps the chicken moist and tender. Be sure to use unsalted butter and only cheese up one side of the chicken or it can get too salty. We have done this dish with Romano and it's really good that way too ! As for the rice ... I love using things other than plain boring water to cook it. This chicken dish lends itself very well to my flavored rice. We hope you enjoy our simple little chicken dish.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup long grain rice (or short grain if you prefer)
- 1 cup chicken broth ***see note
- 2 - chicken breasts - boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter - melted
- - chopped chives
How To Make parma-cheesy chicken
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Step 1*** NOTE *** For the chicken broth you can use home made stock or broth. When I am out of home made chicken broth I prefer to use Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken - 1 tsp per cup of filtered water. Or if you prefer to use cubed bouillon that will work too but it will be saltier.
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Step 2Prepare your chicken broth and add it to the uncooked rice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to barely simmering. Cover and cook for 18 - 20 minutes.
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Step 3Preheat oven to 375. Lightly spray a baking dish ( 8 x 8 ) with cooking spray.
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Step 4Pound your chicken breasts until they are uniform in thickness so you have even cooking.
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Step 5On a plate mix together your Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Stir with a fork to mix well.
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Step 6Melt the butter and pour half of it over the top of each piece of chicken.
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Step 7Lay the buttered side of the chicken into the Parmesan mixture. Brush the other side of the chicken with the remaining butter.
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Step 8Place the chicken with the butter only side down in your prepared baking dish.
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Step 9Bake uncovered for 20 - 25 minutes depending on the thickness of your chicken. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 160.
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Step 10Remove from oven and allow it to sit for about 4 or 5 minutes.
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Step 11Place a good amount of your cooked rice on a plate. Top with chopped chives then lay a piece of the Parmesan chicken on top.
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