Description
Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice combines juicy, well-seasoned chicken with rich, creamy rice infused with garlic and cheese. It’s a comforting meal made with simple ingredients that feels special without taking much time.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Supporting Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Cooking Essentials:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers and easily coats the pan.
- Sprinkle both sides of 2 chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring an even coating.
- Place seasoned chicken in the hot skillet and cook for exactly 6-7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate and let it rest while preparing the rice.
- Drop 4 minced garlic cloves into the same skillet and sauté for precisely 60 seconds, releasing their aromatic oils.
- Add 1 cup rice to the skillet, stirring thoroughly to coat each grain with the fragrant garlic and olive oil.
- Pour 2 cups chicken broth into the skillet, raising heat until liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow rice to simmer exactly 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Once rice is tender, fold in ½ cup grated parmesan cheese until melted and evenly distributed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling the breasts gently into the creamy rice.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley across the dish for a bright, fresh finish before serving immediately.
Notes
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe cooking.
- Select long-grain white rice for the best texture and consistent results in this dish.
- Toast the rice in oil before adding liquid to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent clumping.
- When using fresh parmesan, grate it yourself for more robust and melty cheese coverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-31 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg