Description
This Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice recipe is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken breasts with flavorful garlic Parmesan rice. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Rice:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear the chicken in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Garlic Parmesan Rice: In the same skillet, cook minced garlic in butter. Add rice and toast until coated. Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until rice is tender. Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Return chicken to the pan to warm through. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the rice before adding broth.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a side salad.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
