Easy Parmesan Chicken and Rice

Easy Cooking, Great Results
Indulge in a hearty and delicious meal with our mouth-watering parmesan chicken and Della Arborio rice recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a crispy parmesan crust, then baked to golden perfection, creating a delectable combination of flavors and textures.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 Cups of Della Arborio Rice, cooked as directed
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 chicken breast halves, skinless & boneless
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup Italian Seasoning bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 4 tablespoons oil or as needed
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- basil & parsley fresh, chopped
List of Services
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Step 1List Item 1
Preheat an oven to 425°F.
Cook rice as directed with chicken stock instead of water.
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Step 2List Item 2
Place flour in shallow dish & eggs (whisked) in a second dish. Combine bread crumbs, parmesan, fresh parsley, salt and pepper to taste in a third shallow dish.
Pound chicken breasts to 2" thick. Dip chicken into flour and remove any excess. Dip chicken in eggs & then into bread crumb mixture (press to adhere).
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Step 3List Item 3
Preheat oil in a large pan. Brown chicken on each side, about 4 minutes per side or until golden (it does not need to cook through as it will continue to cook in the oven).
Place 1/2 cups of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 dish. Add browned chicken. Top each piece with a couple tablespoons of marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve over rice. Enjoy!