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Cheesy Baked Chicken and Rice

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts quartered
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
  • 1 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450ยบ. Prepare rice according to package directions, less 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. In a medium mixing bowl, drizzle olive oil over chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken until golden all over, 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and heat over medium. Add garlic and onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine, chicken stock, heavy cream, salt and pepper; bring to a boil and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add chicken (and juices from the plate), cooked rice, peas, parsley, and 1 cup Parmesan.
  • Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley and sprinkle with remaining Parm. Serve immediately.