Cacio e Pepe Chicken and Rice
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
559 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Cacio e Pepe Chicken and Rice
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This Cacio e Pepe Chicken and Rice is a weeknight family favorite and only takes 30 minutes in the oven. Made with juicy chicken thighs, fluffy, aromatic U.S.-grown basmati rice, bold peppery flavors, and the creamy goodness from the Pecorino Romano cheese. It’s easy to make since it’s made in one skillet and is really great for meal prep too!
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Ingredients
- 5-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
- kosher salt, to taste
- 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press
- 1 cup U.S.-grown basmati rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 lemon juiced (~2 Tbsp.)
- fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Generously season with salt and pepper all over the chicken.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken on each side for ~3-4 minutes, then set aside on a clean plate.
- Add the butter to the pan and melt. Add the shallots with a pinch of salt and saute for a few minutes.
- Add the garlic, and stir for ~30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the U.S.-grown basmati rice.
- Stir for ~1 minute. Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Pecorino, cream, and lemon juice. Stir.
- Turn the heat off. Nestle the chicken into the pan, cover with foil, and place in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. (There might be a little cream or broth that hasn’t been absorbed yet when you remove it from the oven, but just allow the chicken and rice to sit for a few minutes and the rice will absorb all the liquid).
- Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Serve with more Pecorino cheese on top and garnish with parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Store up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Store up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- To reheat, heat on the stove in a pan or the microwave; both are perfectly fine methods!
- To reheat, heat on the stove in a pan or the microwave; both are perfectly fine methods!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
211mg
(70%)
Sodium
764mg
(32%)
Potassium
467mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
761IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
317mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 764mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 761IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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