One Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake
Savor the flavors of our One Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake, where succulent chicken thighs mingle with fluffy jasmine rice and vibrant veggies, all enveloped in a rich, cheesy goodness. This easy, one-dish wonder is not just a meal; it's a cozy hug for your taste buds, with garlic and Parmesan taking center stage! Perfect for busy weeknights, you'll love how effortless and delicious this dish is!
Prep
15
min
Cook
60
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped (480 ml)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved (360 ml)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (60 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 3 cups chicken broth, warmed (720 ml)
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (680 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 50g freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1.76 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice, uncooked (360 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(7)
- ½ tsp black pepper (2.5 ml)
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder (7.5 ml)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning (10 ml)
- 1 tsp onion powder (5 ml)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) (1.25 ml)optional
- ¾ tsp salt (3.75 ml)
- ¾ tsp smoked paprika (3.75 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
414
Protein
33g
Carbs
43g
Fat
11g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2
Add chicken thigh, 1 ½ cups uncooked rice, diced onion, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and minced garlic directly to the baking dish.
- 3
Season with 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ¾ tsp smoked paprika, ¾ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- 4
Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and stir everything together until evenly combined and the rice is submerged.
- 5
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake at 400°F for 45 minutes.
- 6
Remove the foil and add fresh parm and go back in the oven uncovered for another 15 mins at 400°.
- 7
Finish with the remaining fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use chicken thighs instead of breasts because thighs contain 2-3x more connective tissue and fat, which convert to gelatin during the 45-minute braise, creating a silkier sauce and preventing dryness even if slightly overcooked.ingredient2-3x more collagen content
- ✓Maintain a 2:1 broth-to-rice ratio (3 cups broth to 1.5 cups uncooked rice) because jasmine rice absorbs approximately 1.5x its weight in liquid; this ratio ensures all liquid is absorbed without mushiness or scorching on the pan bottom.ingredient2:1 broth-to-rice ratio
- ✓Add Parmesan in two stages: reserve 50g for the final 15-minute uncovered bake rather than mixing it all in initially, because high heat (400°F) will cause pre-added cheese to brown and bitter at the edges; the final addition melts gently into residual heat.timing50g at 45-min mark, remainder at 60-min mark
- ✓Keep the foil tightly sealed for the first 45 minutes to trap steam, which maintains an oven environment of approximately 95% humidity and ensures rice hydration; removing foil for the final 15 minutes allows residual moisture to evaporate and creates surface browning.technique45 minutes covered, 15 minutes uncovered
- ✓Mince garlic immediately before assembly rather than ahead of time because raw minced garlic releases allicin (the compound creating pungent flavor) which oxidizes within 15-20 minutes; adding fresh garlic directly to the dish ensures maximum aromatic impact.timingMince within 5 minutes of cooking
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Prep
15
min
Cook
60
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
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One Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake
Savor the flavors of our One Pan Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake, where succulent chicken thighs mingle with fluffy jasmine rice and vibrant veggies, all enveloped in a rich, cheesy goodness. This easy, one-dish wonder is not just a meal; it's a cozy hug for your taste buds, with garlic and Parmesan taking center stage! Perfect for busy weeknights, you'll love how effortless and delicious this dish is!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped (480 ml)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved (360 ml)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (60 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 3 cups chicken broth, warmed (720 ml)
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (680 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 50g freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1.76 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice, uncooked (360 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(7)
- ½ tsp black pepper (2.5 ml)
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder (7.5 ml)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning (10 ml)
- 1 tsp onion powder (5 ml)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) (1.25 ml)optional
- ¾ tsp salt (3.75 ml)
- ¾ tsp smoked paprika (3.75 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
414
Protein
33g
Carbs
43g
Fat
11g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2
Add chicken thigh, 1 ½ cups uncooked rice, diced onion, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and minced garlic directly to the baking dish.
- 3
Season with 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ¾ tsp smoked paprika, ¾ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- 4
Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and stir everything together until evenly combined and the rice is submerged.
- 5
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake at 400°F for 45 minutes.
- 6
Remove the foil and add fresh parm and go back in the oven uncovered for another 15 mins at 400°.
- 7
Finish with the remaining fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use chicken thighs instead of breasts because thighs contain 2-3x more connective tissue and fat, which convert to gelatin during the 45-minute braise, creating a silkier sauce and preventing dryness even if slightly overcooked.ingredient2-3x more collagen content
- ✓Maintain a 2:1 broth-to-rice ratio (3 cups broth to 1.5 cups uncooked rice) because jasmine rice absorbs approximately 1.5x its weight in liquid; this ratio ensures all liquid is absorbed without mushiness or scorching on the pan bottom.ingredient2:1 broth-to-rice ratio
- ✓Add Parmesan in two stages: reserve 50g for the final 15-minute uncovered bake rather than mixing it all in initially, because high heat (400°F) will cause pre-added cheese to brown and bitter at the edges; the final addition melts gently into residual heat.timing50g at 45-min mark, remainder at 60-min mark
- ✓Keep the foil tightly sealed for the first 45 minutes to trap steam, which maintains an oven environment of approximately 95% humidity and ensures rice hydration; removing foil for the final 15 minutes allows residual moisture to evaporate and creates surface browning.technique45 minutes covered, 15 minutes uncovered
- ✓Mince garlic immediately before assembly rather than ahead of time because raw minced garlic releases allicin (the compound creating pungent flavor) which oxidizes within 15-20 minutes; adding fresh garlic directly to the dish ensures maximum aromatic impact.timingMince within 5 minutes of cooking