Description
This Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice recipe is a comforting and creamy one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken breasts with flavorful garlic parmesan rice. Perfect for a satisfying family dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Parmesan Rice: In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic, cooking until fragrant. Stir in rice and toast for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon rice around it. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the rice.
- To make plating easier, you can slice the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Chicken
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
