There isn't much more that I can say about this dish other than, it's fantastic. The combination of rice, vegetables and panko encrusted chicken all smothered in a light alfredo sauce certainly makes for one delectable dinner.
Alfredo Chicken, Vegetable and Rice Bake
Total Time: 60 minutes
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Alfredo Chicken, Vegetable and Rice Bake
Total Time: 60 minutes
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
What you'll need
For the chicken
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup panko bread crumbs (I used Italian Style Panko Bread Crumbs)
1 tablespoon Italian flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter
For the bake
1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
1/2 can yellow corn, drained
4-5 asparagus stalks
1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
2 panko encrusted chicken breasts
1/2 cup light alfredo sauce
3 scallions, sliced
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cook rice according to package directions.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, parsley, garlic and parmesan. Mix well.
4. In a separate shallow dish, whisk the egg. In a third shallow dish add the flour.
5. Dredge chicken in flour, then transfer to the egg mixture and finally dip chicken in the panko mixture until it is well coated.
6. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Increase heat to high and add chicken breasts. Cook chicken until it is browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken from heat and set aside.
For the chicken
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup panko bread crumbs (I used Italian Style Panko Bread Crumbs)
1 tablespoon Italian flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter
For the bake
1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
1/2 can yellow corn, drained
4-5 asparagus stalks
1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
2 panko encrusted chicken breasts
1/2 cup light alfredo sauce
3 scallions, sliced
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cook rice according to package directions.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, parsley, garlic and parmesan. Mix well.
4. In a separate shallow dish, whisk the egg. In a third shallow dish add the flour.
5. Dredge chicken in flour, then transfer to the egg mixture and finally dip chicken in the panko mixture until it is well coated.
6. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Increase heat to high and add chicken breasts. Cook chicken until it is browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken from heat and set aside.
7. Line the bottom of a small greased baking dish with rice. Top rice with a layer of corn and a layer of asparagus.
8. Add browned chicken breasts. Top chicken with diced tomato.
8. Add browned chicken breasts. Top chicken with diced tomato.
9. Drizzle alfredo sauce over the entire dish.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
11. Garnish with scallions. Serve and enjoy!

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