Description
A delicious and comforting one-pan meal, Garlic Parmesan Rice with Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, savory garlic, creamy Parmesan cheese, and fluffy rice. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2¼ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional for creamier texture)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Rice: In the same skillet, add butter and the chopped onion. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the rice and cook for 1–2 minutes to toast slightly. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15–18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, heavy cream (if using), and cooked chicken. Mix until well combined and heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of crushed red pepper. You can also stir in spinach or peas during the last few minutes of cooking for added veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
