Description
Whipping up Quick Delicious Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Rice brings zesty comfort straight to your dinner table in minutes. Your family will devour this simple yet flavorful meal that combines tangy lemon, rich garlic, and savory parmesan over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Pat 2 chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season generously with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across both sides.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into hot pan, cooking for 6 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip chicken and cook opposite side for an additional 5-6 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Lower heat to medium. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, stirring constantly for 45-60 seconds until fragrant but not burning.
- Squeeze juice from 1 whole lemon over chicken, scraping pan’s bottom to capture browned bits. Sprinkle lemon zest across chicken surface.
- In a separate 2-quart saucepan, combine 1 cup long-grain white rice with 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Reduce rice’s heat to low, cover tightly with lid, and simmer for exactly 15 minutes without lifting lid.
- Remove rice from heat, let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff gently with a fork.
- Stir ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese into warm rice, allowing cheese to melt slightly.
- Slice chicken breasts diagonally. Plate rice and arrange chicken slices on top, drizzling remaining pan sauce over the dish.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness by using a meat thermometer, aiming for 165°F internal temperature for safe cooking.
- Use fresh lemon for the brightest flavor, and zest before juicing to maximize citrus essence.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your chicken broth is certified gluten-free and use a gluten-free alternative to Parmesan if needed.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for a more tender result, adjusting cooking time slightly to ensure thorough cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-30 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 635 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg