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Skillet Garlic Chicken and Rice Casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful one-pan dish combining tender chicken, fragrant garlic, and perfectly cooked rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins or thin chicken breasts

Grains

  • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice

Broth & Stock

  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock (divided)

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion (diced fine, about 1 cup)
  • 4 garlic cloves garlic (minced)

Spices & Seasonings

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Oils

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook onion with 1/2 tsp salt until translucent (~5-6 min).
  • Add garlic, cook 1-2 min; then add rice and toast for 2 min.
  • Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, paprika, onion powder, and pepper; set aside.
  • Nest chicken in rice, add 3 cups broth, bring to boil, cover, and simmer 20 min.
  • Stir, add remaining broth, seasonings, cover, and cook 10-15 min until rice is tender.
  • Rest 5 min, garnish with parsley if desired, then serve.

Notes

Resist lifting the lid during cooking to keep steam trapped for perfect rice.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, garlic, Rice