Chicken-and-Parmesan Brown Rice Bake

Romaine-Radish Salad
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Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • ¾ cup brown rice
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • ½ (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet 3 minutes. Stir in rice; sauté 1 minute.
  3. Stir in ¼ cup water and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil, and cook until liquid almost evaporates.
  4. Stir in broth. Transfer to a 9-inch square baking dish, and cover.
  5. Bake 25 minutes.
  6. Brown chicken in remaining 2 Tbsp hot oil in skillet. Add chicken and broccoli to rice. Top with cheese.
  7. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes or until rice and chicken are done. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup torn fresh basil
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinaigrette

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss lettuce, basil, onion, and radishes with dressing; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

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