5 minutes of prep, and dinner is ready in 45 minutes!! Low Effort Italian Chicken & Rice in one dish

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth offers a lighter flavor, while water + bouillon is cost-effective.

arborio rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while long-grain rice is more economical.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine provides similar acidity, while broth is a cost-saving option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while pecorino is a less expensive cheese.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

Grease a 9 by 13 pan with olive oil or non-stick spray.

Rinse 1 cup of white long grain rice until the water runs clear, then add it to the pan.

Pour in 2 cups of marinara sauce into the pan.

Add diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of fresh basil, 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic, and 1 tablespoon of dried oregano to the pan and stir to combine.

In a separate bowl, mix 1.5 pounds of diced skinless chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until coated.

Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and stir to evenly distribute it with the rice and sauce.

Cover the pan with tin foil and bake in the oven for 35 minutes.

After 35 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and stir the mixture, checking if the rice is cooked or al dente.

If the rice is not fully cooked, return it to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Remove the tin foil, sprinkle 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of grated fresh parmesan on top, and return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

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