Description
This Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice recipe combines tender, seasoned chicken breasts with creamy, flavorful garlic parmesan rice, creating a comforting one-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners. It’s easy to prepare on the stovetop, offering a deliciously rich dish that pairs well with a variety of sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Rice and Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the halved chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to ensure even flavor throughout the meat.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Garlic and Rice: In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant, taking care not to burn it. Then stir in the uncooked rice and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes lightly toasted, enhancing the rice’s nuttiness.
- Add Broth and Simmer Rice: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed.
- Stir in Parmesan: Once the rice is cooked, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture is creamy and well combined, enriching the flavor and texture.
- Return Chicken to Skillet: Nestle the cooked chicken breasts back into the rice. Cover and heat for another 2 to 3 minutes to rewarm the chicken and meld the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish for a fresh and colorful garnish. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting chicken and garlic parmesan rice meal.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream or a spoonful of cream cheese to the rice before serving.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier and more flavorful alternative to chicken breasts.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables such as broccoli or carrots, or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
