Chicken is simmered in Italian seasoned rice and fresh asparagus and topped with Parmesan cheese. This simple weeknight One Skillet Italian Parmesan Chicken recipe has all the ingredients for a balanced meal. The protein, side dish and a healthy veggie are all cooked in one skillet so there’s minimal prep and cleanup which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.
Variations of One Skillet Italian Parmesan Chicken
- Prefer Greek? Swap the Italian dressing for Greek dressing. Instead of asparagus, try halved cherry tomatoes or chopped red peppers. Substitute the Parmesan cheese for a Greek class…Feta! You could even sprinkle a few Kalamata olives on top before serving this dish.
- Vegetable options – Try substituting the asparagus with chopped broccoli, halved cherry tomatoes or chopped red peppers.
- Prefer white meat? Substitute the chicken thighs for thin-sliced chicken breasts or chicken cutlets.
- Melty cheese – I love the nutty flavor of Parmesan cheese paired with the Italian seasonings but if you like a melty cheese, try adding 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and top it with about 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Add some fresh flavor with fresh herbs. Fresh chopped fresh parsley and fresh basil are delicious in this recipe.
Ingredients in One Skillet Italian Parmesan Chicken
- Butter or olive oil – Butter is super tasty in this recipe but olive oil is the healthier option.
- Chicken – Chicken thighs are my favorite because the dark meat is flavorful but if you’re looking for a healthier alternative, you can substitute the thighs for boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in halves length-wise to create thin cuts or you can purchase chicken tenders.
- Italian dressing – I’ve tried creamy and traditional in this recipe and they’re both delicious
- Low sodium chicken broth – It’s essential to buy low-sodium. Depending on the Italian dressing you use, using regular broth along with the Italian dressing could produce a super salty outcome. It’s best to use low sodium broth and add salt and pepper if you need to.
- Rice – You’ll want to use white rice not brown rice in this recipe. Brown rice takes much longer to cook.
- Asparagus – Feel free to skip the asparagus and serve this dish with a salad or substitute for other vegetables.
- Parmesan cheese – If you want to add a melty cheese, substitute half of the Parmesan cheese for 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella is also amazing on this dish.
One Skillet Italian Parmesan Chicken
This One Skillet Italian Parmesan Chicken recipe makes it easy to create a healthy, balanced meal with minimal prep and cleanup.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 lb chicken thighs or thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup white rice
- 1-2 cups fresh asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the chicken and sauté until it's browned on both sides.
- Add the Italian dressing and simmer on medium for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and rice, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 17 minutes. Add the asparagus and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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