Description
This Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice recipe is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken with creamy, flavorful rice. The chicken is seasoned to perfection and paired with a savory garlic Parmesan rice that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Garlic Parmesan Rice: Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, add rice, pour in chicken broth, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Return chicken to the skillet and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, squeeze a little lemon juice over the chicken before serving.
- You can substitute boneless chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred.
- Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
