Italian Chicken and Rice
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1 large red onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (peeled and smashed)
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1/2 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 sprigs of sage
- 3 sprigs of thyme
- 1 - 2 inch piece parmesan cheese rind
- freshly grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)
- Extra virgin olive oil (to finish)
Instructions
- Heat a medium straight sided skillet over medium high heat. Add the butter and melt until the bubbles subside.
- Season the chicken tenders evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Add the chicken tenders to the pan in one layer. Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Do not worry about them being cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and garlic to the pan along with the remaining salt. Cook stirring often until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and chili paste and toast for an additional 2 minutes. Add the milk, chicken broth, sage, thyme and parmesan rind. Stir to combine. Nestle the chicken pieces and the juice back into the pan among the rice.
- Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the mixture for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to steam for an additional 12 minutes. Remove the herbs and rind from from the pan, fluff the rice with a fork and serve with grated parmesan cheese and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
6 comments
Had the same problem as others. The rice was hard. I did not have it on high heat plus I added more liquid but it still came out hard. Will not make again.
It was pleasant, not too spicy, my husband really enjoyed it. Next time I will add more garlic.
I'd like to make this – my husband hates almost anything made with milk. Can you tell it has milk in it? Is there a suitable substitute? Otherwise everything sounds great.
I also had the same problem with the rice. I did not have the heat up too high and I steamed it for longer than it said in the recipe. Perhaps it needs more liquid???
Hm, perhaps the heat was on too high? You could try adding more chicken broth. Hopefully it turns out right next time!
I tried this recipe & had problems getting the rice to cook. I followed the directions completely and it just wouldn’t cook, it was still crunchy. Any suggestions?