Description
This Creamy Parmesan Chicken Bake is a kid-friendly and delicious dish featuring tender chicken strips, a creamy sauce, and parmesan cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, this recipe is simple to make and sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups rice, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 5 medium chicken breast fillets, cut into small strips
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp thyme, dried or fresh
- 1 tsp parsley, dried or fresh
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs/greens for garnish (such as Italian parsley or baby spinach)
Instructions
- Cook Rice: Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Sauté Onions: In a medium-sized pan, add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted and the pan is hot, add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Prepare Chicken: Sprinkle the flour over the chicken breast strips, coating both sides.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to the pan with the onions. Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned but not fully cooked through.
- Add Lemon Juice and Stock: Add the lemon juice and cook for another minute. Stir in the chicken stock and then add the cream. Allow the mixture to thicken slightly.
- Add Parmesan: Stir in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce.
- Combine with Rice: Mix in the cooked rice little by little, ensuring there is enough sauce to coat the rice. You may leave out some rice if it becomes too dry.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top. Place under the grill (broiler) for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese has browned slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with a green salad for adults and chopped vegetables like cucumber, carrots, or cabbage for kids.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg