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Italian Stick of Butter Chicken

Italian Stick of Butter Chicken for a Cozy Dinner Delight

This Italian Stick of Butter Chicken is a comforting weeknight meal featuring tender chicken thighs and creamy rice, topped with rich Parmesan and Italian herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on preferred for juiciness
For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice can substitute with brown rice
For the Sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes canned, with juices
  • 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian
  • 1 cube Knorr chicken bouillon or low-sodium broth
  • 1 packet Italian dressing & seasoning mix or homemade with dried herbs
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter or unsalted
For Flavor Kick
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika for extra flavor

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter, add uncooked rice, tomatoes, and chicken stock, then stir.
  2. Sprinkle Knorr chicken bouillon and half of the Italian seasoning over the rice, toss gently with a fork.
  3. Melt butter and pour it over the rice, then top with grated Parmesan cheese without mixing.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side up on the cheese layer, season with remaining Italian seasoning and paprika.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Then increase the temperature to 375°F (190°C), remove foil, and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to monitor cooking time if substituting chicken breasts. Using quality chicken and not mixing the rice and cheese will yield the best results.

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