Easy Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice

Easy One Pot Chicken and Rice is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights when you want something comforting, affordable, and packed with flavor. Made with simple ingredients like chicken tenders, long-grain white rice, garlic, and a splash of inexpensive white wine, this one pot dinner delivers juicy, tender chicken and rich, flavorful rice with minimal prep and cleanup.

This easy chicken and rice recipe is pure comfort food and a great choice for cozy family dinners. Everything cooks together in one pot, so the rice soaks up all the buttery garlic flavor, savory cooking juices, and a touch of Parmesan as it simmers. The result is fluffy, tender rice that’s loaded with flavor and perfectly paired with juicy chicken in every bite.

One of the best things about this one pot chicken and rice is how simple it is to make. With just a handful of budget-friendly ingredients and one pan, you get a hearty, satisfying meal without a sink full of dishes afterward. It’s exactly the kind of easy dinner recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.

As the chicken cooks, all those delicious pan drippings blend into the rice, creating a rich and savory base that tastes like you spent way more time on it than you actually did. The garlic, butter, white wine, and Parmesan work together to make every bite cozy, flavorful, and seriously comforting.

This recipe is also incredibly versatile. You can easily switch things up by swapping the chicken for sausage, shrimp, ground turkey, or tofu. If you have leftovers on hand, stir in cooked bacon bits or rotisserie chicken at the end for an extra layer of flavor and an easy twist on the original.

And don’t overthink the wine here, a simple $5 bottle of dry white wine works beautifully and adds so much depth to the dish. This is one of those easy weeknight dinners that feels special, tastes amazing, and proves that simple ingredients can make an unforgettable meal.

Easy Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice

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This Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice is a perfect weekend meal that will not let you stay in the kitchen forever! This quick chicken and rice recipe is not only tasty but it uses ingredients you likely have on hand. Simply use chicken tenders, white rice and white wine to quickly whip up this easy dinner!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken tenders
• Salt and pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup butter (1 stick)
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoons salt divided
• ½ cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
• 1 ½ cups white rice (uncooked)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated or shredded)

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